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 8 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 8 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor47" | |
2. Cypress Mountain42" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort42" | |
4. Alyeska39" | |
5. Mt. Baker31" | |
6. White Pass30" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie29" | |
8. Willamette Pass29" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows27" | |
10. Timberline Lodge27" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 42", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain42" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort42" | |
3. Grouse Mountain25" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb23" | |
6. Revelstoke13" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16" | |
2. Kirkwood16" | |
3. Dodge Ridge14" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
7. China Peak10" | |
8. June Mountain9" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort9" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16" | |
2. Kirkwood16" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
8. Homewood9" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain15" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
3. Brighton Resort11" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
8. Alta7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat16" | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort12" | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Aspen Highlands10" | |
5. Aspen Mountain10" | |
6. Vail9" | |
8. Winter Park7" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
10. Monarch Mountain7" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow10" | |
2. Stratton10" | |
3. Bromley Mountain9" | |
4. Waterville Valley9" | |
5. Pico Mountain8" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl8" | |
7. Hunter Mountain8" | |
9. Killington7" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant8" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Mad River1" | |
5. Snow Creek0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Hidden Valley0" | |
9. Boyne Mountain0" | |
10. Paoli Peaks0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |