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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Crystal Mountain and White Pass to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain25" | |
2. White Pass25" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
5. Mt. Baker18" | |
6. Grouse Mountain18" | |
7. Mt Bachelor17" | |
9. Timberline Lodge15" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
3. Grouse Mountain18" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Kirkwood and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood6" | |
2. Mt Rose6" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Homewood4" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl4" | |
10. Heavenly3" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Sugarloaf3" | |
3. Hunter Mountain3" | |
4. Killington3" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Mount Snow2" | |
10. Bolton Valley2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Alpine Valley2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Mount Bohemia2" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Wilmot1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Powder Mountain0" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
4. Sundance0" | |
5. Alta0" | |
6. Brighton Resort0" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
9. Snowbird0" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak0" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |