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 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb117 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain108 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort90 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain72 cm | |
5. White Pass72 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker63 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor49 cm | |
8. Hoodoo46 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort45 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass43 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 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb117 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain108 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort90 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort45 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
6. Revelstoke39 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain32 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch60 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort60 cm | |
3. Kirkwood37 cm | |
4. Mt Rose37 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
6. Homewood35 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe35 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort35 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl35 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
7. Hunter Mountain6 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
9. Pleasant Mountain6 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbird8 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
8. Sundance7 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20 cm | |
3. China Peak10 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain13 cm | |
2. Wintergreen11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Breckenridge3 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Vail1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
5. The Highlands1 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
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- | |