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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 73", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain73" | |
2. Crystal Mountain62" | |
3. White Pass62" | |
4. Mt. Baker59" | |
6. Cypress Mountain46" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort45" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb45" | |
9. Mt Bachelor35" | |
10. 49 Degrees North23" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 73", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain73" | |
3. Cypress Mountain46" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort45" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb45" | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort16" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16" | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
10. Revelstoke12" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort21" | |
3. Kirkwood18" | |
4. Mt Rose17" | |
5. Heavenly15" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
7. Homewood13" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
10. Northstar California Resort10" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort6" | |
2. Alta6" | |
3. Brighton Resort6" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
9. Brian Head Resort5" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Ascutney Outdoors, Titus Mountain, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow4" | |
3. Mount Sunapee4" | |
4. Ragged Mountain4" | |
5. Ascutney Outdoors4" | |
6. Titus Mountain4" | |
7. Killington4" | |
9. Stratton4" | |
10. Pico Mountain4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat, Breckenridge, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Breckenridge4" | |
3. Beaver Creek4" | |
6. Snowmass3" | |
7. Vail3" | |
8. Purgatory Resort3" | |
9. Buttermilk3" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort3" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
3. China Peak5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe4" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
4. Afton Alps0" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |