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 7 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 7 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 52", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor52" | |
2. White Pass36" | |
3. Cypress Mountain33" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
5. Hoodoo31" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
7. Timberline Lodge30" | |
8. Alyeska29" | |
9. Crystal Mountain28" | |
10. Willamette Pass27" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain33" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
5. Grouse Mountain19" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Dodge Ridge10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Powder Mountain8" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
3. Aspen Highlands7" | |
4. Aspen Mountain7" | |
5. Vail7" | |
6. Buttermilk6" | |
9. Winter Park5" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sugarloaf, Sunday River, BigRock Mountain, Waterville Valley, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf1" | |
2. Sunday River1" | |
3. BigRock Mountain1" | |
4. Waterville Valley1" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
6. Loon Mountain1" | |
7. Cannon Mountain0" | |
8. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
9. Bretton Woods0" | |
10. Killington0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Afton Alps1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia0" | |
4. Snow Creek0" | |
5. Alpine Valley- | |
7. Boyne Mountain- | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Brighton- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
12. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Blue Mountain- | |
5. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |