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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb74 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain70 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain47 cm | |
5. White Pass46 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort32 cm | |
8. 49 Degrees North28 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
10. Schweitzer27 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb74 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain70 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort32 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort24 cm | |
7. Revelstoke24 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Kirkwood, and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
2. Kirkwood38 cm | |
3. Mt Rose38 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe34 cm | |
5. Homewood33 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort33 cm | |
7. Heavenly29 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort24 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Mount Snow9 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
8. Killington8 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Stratton8 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Afton Alps9 cm | |
3. Wilmot8 cm | |
4. The Highlands8 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. 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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort9 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort7 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort5 cm | |
3. Alta3 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Snowbird3 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Buttermilk to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Breckenridge2 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |