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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 43", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska43" | |
2. Cypress Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Mt Bachelor14" | |
5. White Pass11" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Crystal Mountain10" | |
9. Mission Ridge7" | |
10. Hoodoo7" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
5. Bolton Valley7" | |
6. Laurel Mountain6" | |
7. Titus Mountain6" | |
8. Hidden Valley5" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort4" | |
3. 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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain5" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
3. Aspen Highlands5" | |
4. Aspen Mountain5" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
6. Keystone4" | |
8. Vail4" | |
10. Winter Park4" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley8" | |
2. Snow Creek8" | |
3. Paoli Peaks6" | |
4. Boyne Mountain5" | |
5. Alpine Valley4" | |
6. The Highlands3" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
8. Mad River3" | |
9. Mount Bohemia3" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine2" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly5" | |
3. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly5" | |
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
4. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
3. Powder Mountain5" | |
4. Alta4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
6. Sundance4" | |
7. Brighton Resort3" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort11" | |
2. Blue Mountain7" | |
5. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9" | |
2. Wintergreen4" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Ski Apache to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache3" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft2" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
7. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Snow Valley0" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |