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 4 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 4 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska106 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor32 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
5. Hoodoo23 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass20 cm | |
8. White Pass18 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area18 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly13 cm | |
2. Kirkwood13 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge9 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Alta9 cm | |
4. Snowbird9 cm | |
5. Sundance9 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek18 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks14 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley12 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
6. The Highlands5 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Mad River3 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley10 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
7. Liberty Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
9. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
10. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Telluride4 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain25 cm | |
2. Wintergreen17 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort18 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
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 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
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 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |