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 170 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain170 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort166 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain117 cm | |
4. White Pass117 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker114 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain101 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb97 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort93 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows63 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge63 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 170 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain170 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort166 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain101 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb97 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort93 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort30 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort28 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort28 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort17 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly40 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort39 cm | |
4. Kirkwood38 cm | |
5. Mt Rose37 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort29 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
8. Homewood25 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort19 cm | |
2. Alta16 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort16 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort16 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort16 cm | |
6. Snowbird16 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort11 cm | |
9. Sundance10 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort9 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Crested Butte Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Purgatory Resort9 cm | |
4. Breckenridge9 cm | |
5. Snowmass7 cm | |
6. Vail7 cm | |
7. Telluride7 cm | |
8. Buttermilk7 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley11 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods7 cm | |
9. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain28 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain28 cm | |
3. China Peak23 cm | |
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 Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Calabogie Peaks Resort11 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort9 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
9. 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 Valley3 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen9 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |