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 38", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor38" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows29" | |
3. Timberline Lodge29" | |
4. White Pass27" | |
5. Hoodoo25" | |
6. Crystal Mountain24" | |
7. Willamette Pass24" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie22" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area19" | |
10. Alyeska16" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain14" | |
2. Loon Mountain14" | |
3. Cannon Mountain11" | |
4. Waterville Valley10" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort10" | |
6. Bretton Woods10" | |
7. Titus Mountain10" | |
9. Bolton Valley9" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort9" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Dodge Ridge10" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Vail9" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area7" | |
5. Keystone7" | |
6. Aspen Highlands7" | |
7. Aspen Mountain7" | |
8. Winter Park7" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
10. Ski Cooper6" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley10" | |
2. Sundown Mountain7" | |
3. Wilmot7" | |
5. Boyne Mountain6" | |
6. Mt Brighton6" | |
8. Mt Crescent5" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. The Highlands5" | |
7. 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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
5. Brighton Resort6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Alta4" | |
9. Snowbird4" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
5. Cypress Mountain6" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort12" | |
3. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant6" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
10. 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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |