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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 173 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska174 cm | |
2. White Pass28 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor27 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort27 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain22 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
8. Hoodoo18 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area17 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort17 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort21 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain21 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort19 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley19 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort17 cm | |
6. Seven Springs Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley13 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain12 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
3. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort27 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
5. Revelstoke11 cm | |
6. Lake Louise8 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort6 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort16 cm | |
2. Heavenly14 cm | |
3. Kirkwood14 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe12 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
5. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly14 cm | |
2. Kirkwood14 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge12 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe12 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Steamboat12 cm | |
3. Winter Park11 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin11 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Vail8 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek19 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks12 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley11 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley9 cm | |
7. The Highlands7 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
10. Mad River4 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort23 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain22 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Alta8 cm | |
4. Snowbird8 cm | |
5. Sundance8 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain26 cm | |
2. Wintergreen16 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain11 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft13 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe11 cm | |
3. Ski Apache11 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain6 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
7. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort10 cm | |
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
13. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
3. China Peak4 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |