Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 9 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Timberline Lodge and Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge18" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
3. Mt Bachelor17" | |
4. Hoodoo11" | |
5. Crystal Mountain10" | |
6. Willamette Pass10" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
8. White Pass10" | |
10. Stevens Pass8" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton11" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
4. Bolton Valley8" | |
5. Mount Snow8" | |
8. Titus Mountain7" | |
9. Sunday River6" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Homewood6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
6. Kirkwood6" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Heavenly5" | |
10. June Mountain4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Homewood6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
6. Kirkwood6" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Heavenly5" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Powder Mountain5" | |
3. Snowbird5" | |
4. Alta5" | |
5. Brighton Resort5" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort9" | |
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Winter Park4" | |
3. Aspen Highlands3" | |
4. Aspen Mountain3" | |
5. Breckenridge3" | |
6. Keystone3" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Snowmass2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
3. Boyne Mountain4" | |
7. The Highlands2" | |
8. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Mount Bohemia2" | |
10. Mt Crescent1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Wintergreen1" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |