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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb71 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain66 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain53 cm | |
4. White Pass53 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort38 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort38 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor30 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge30 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows29 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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb71 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain66 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort38 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort38 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
6. Revelstoke27 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort26 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort24 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort18 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22 cm | |
3. Kirkwood21 cm | |
4. Mt Rose18 cm | |
5. Heavenly17 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Homewood8 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Killington, Stratton, Okemo Mountain Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bromley Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington10 cm | |
2. Stratton10 cm | |
3. Okemo Mountain Resort10 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
5. Bromley Mountain10 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain9 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
9. Mount Snow8 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Wilmot, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Wilmot7 cm | |
3. Afton Alps7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
5. The Highlands6 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain4 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Mountain High0 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Bear Mountain- | |
8. Snow Summit- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Snowbird2 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
8. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Breckenridge1 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Winter Park1 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
8. Keystone1 cm | |
9. Snowmass0 cm | |
10. Vail0 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 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 |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
4. Ski Apache0 cm | |
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- | |