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 142 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor143 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain122 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort122 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie90 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker84 cm | |
6. White Pass84 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain82 cm | |
8. Hoodoo78 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows75 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge75 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 122 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain122 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort122 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb73 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain73 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
6. Revelstoke32 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort19 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, Kirkwood, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly27 cm | |
2. Kirkwood27 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort27 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Homewood20 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
4. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly27 cm | |
2. Kirkwood27 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge22 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Homewood20 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort22 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area19 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Alta18 cm | |
9. Snowbird18 cm | |
10. Sundance18 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat28 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort21 cm | |
3. Buttermilk16 cm | |
4. Vail16 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands15 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain15 cm | |
8. Crested Butte Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area13 cm | |
10. Keystone13 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf20 cm | |
2. Sunday River12 cm | |
3. Hunter Mountain11 cm | |
4. Burke Mountain9 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods9 cm | |
8. Mount Snow8 cm | |
9. Stratton8 cm | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors8 cm | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak16 cm | |
2. June Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain15 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
5. Mt Crescent4 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |