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 99 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb98 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain81 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
4. White Pass70 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker69 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain52 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort40 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort33 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge33 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 99 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb98 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain81 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort40 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort33 cm | |
7. Revelstoke31 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort30 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Sunapee to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee38 cm | |
2. Killington37 cm | |
3. Ragged Mountain35 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort33 cm | |
5. Pleasant Mountain31 cm | |
6. Mount Snow30 cm | |
7. Crotched29 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Ski Area28 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort25 cm | |
10. Attitash20 cm | |
4. 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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Mt Rose25 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
5. Kirkwood6 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
7. Homewood5 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird8 cm | |
2. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
6. Sundance5 cm | |
7. Alta1 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Keystone2 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper0 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 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- | |