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 180 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain180 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort146 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb99 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain90 cm | |
5. White Pass90 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort84 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor83 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain82 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker72 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows60 cm | |
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 180 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain180 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort146 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb99 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort84 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain82 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort40 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort27 cm | |
9. Revelstoke26 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort30 cm | |
3. Kirkwood27 cm | |
4. Mt Rose26 cm | |
5. Heavenly22 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe16 cm | |
8. Homewood15 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe14 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Titus Mountain, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Whiteface Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Blue Hills Ski Area, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bromley Mountain, Sugarloaf, and Attitash to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbird8 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Eagle Point Resort7 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort5 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
6. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain18 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain18 cm | |
3. China Peak12 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
8. Afton Alps3 cm | |
9. Wilmot2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort9 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
6. Buttermilk3 cm | |
7. Breckenridge3 cm | |
9. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
10. Telluride2 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Wintergreen1 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 cm | |