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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain51 cm | |
2. White Pass51 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb48 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor45 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows43 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge43 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass39 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker37 cm | |
9. Hoodoo32 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb48 cm | |
2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort29 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
7. Revelstoke21 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort21 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort20 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain23 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley18 cm | |
3. Mount Snow18 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain17 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain17 cm | |
6. Killington16 cm | |
7. Hunter Mountain15 cm | |
8. Mount Sunapee15 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort15 cm | |
10. Laurel Mountain14 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley14 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Afton Alps4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Wilmot2 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
3. Kirkwood6 cm | |
4. Mt Rose6 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Heavenly4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
4. Breckenridge3 cm | |
5. Buttermilk2 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
9. Snowmass2 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
2. Sundance7 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Alta2 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Snowbird2 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain18 cm | |
2. Wintergreen6 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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- | |