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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor35" | |
2. White Pass25" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows25" | |
4. Timberline Lodge25" | |
5. Crystal Mountain23" | |
6. Hoodoo22" | |
7. Willamette Pass22" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area18" | |
10. Stevens Pass14" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain14" | |
2. Loon Mountain14" | |
3. Cannon Mountain11" | |
4. Waterville Valley10" | |
5. Bretton Woods10" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort10" | |
7. Titus Mountain9" | |
9. Bolton Valley9" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain8" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Dodge Ridge10" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Vail8" | |
4. Aspen Highlands7" | |
5. Aspen Mountain7" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
7. Keystone6" | |
8. Winter Park6" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
10. Ski Cooper6" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
5. Brighton Resort5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
8. Alta4" | |
9. Snowbird4" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, and RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
5. Cypress Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
8. 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. Mont Tremblant6" | |
4. Blue Mountain5" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley9" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
6. Mt Brighton3" | |
9. Mt Crescent2" | |
10. Mount Bohemia2" | |
10. 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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
12. 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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. 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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |