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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain80 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort80 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor71 cm | |
4. White Pass55 cm | |
5. Hoodoo55 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass55 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain54 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows53 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge53 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain80 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort80 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain54 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort37 cm | |
6. Revelstoke35 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort21 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort21 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort19 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort24 cm | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area21 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain20 cm | |
8. Alta17 cm | |
9. Snowbird17 cm | |
10. Sundance17 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
2. Heavenly22 cm | |
3. Kirkwood22 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge19 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Homewood13 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
2. Heavenly22 cm | |
3. Kirkwood22 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Homewood13 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat30 cm | |
2. Crested Butte Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort17 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Vail15 cm | |
6. Winter Park12 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands12 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain12 cm | |
10. Snowmass12 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort 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 Mountain12 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley12 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain10 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort9 cm | |
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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant20 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort17 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne16 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix9 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain15 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley14 cm | |
3. The Highlands12 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak12 cm | |
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 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
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- | |