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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
2. Grouse Mountain28" | |
4. Crystal Mountain18" | |
5. White Pass18" | |
6. Mt. Baker14" | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
9. Schweitzer11" | |
10. 49 Degrees North10" | |
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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
2. Grouse Mountain28" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort10" | |
7. Revelstoke9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
2. Mt Rose15" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
4. Kirkwood13" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Heavenly11" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain, Killington, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
2. Killington4" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Mount Snow3" | |
6. Bolton Valley3" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
8. Mad River Glen3" | |
10. Stratton3" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Wilmot3" | |
6. Sundown Mountain3" | |
8. Alpine Valley2" | |
9. Mt Brighton2" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort3" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird1" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Breckenridge1" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
7. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
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- | |