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 91 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor92 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows68 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge68 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass63 cm | |
5. Hoodoo52 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie50 cm | |
7. White Pass49 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area42 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain38 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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain34 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort34 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort23 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
6. Revelstoke20 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat37 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort24 cm | |
3. Vail22 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area20 cm | |
5. Keystone19 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek18 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands18 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain18 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort17 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort24 cm | |
2. Mount Snow24 cm | |
3. Stratton24 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort21 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain20 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain20 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain20 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain17 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort26 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
4. Heavenly24 cm | |
5. Kirkwood24 cm | |
6. Mt Rose19 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch18 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Homewood15 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort15 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge27 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
4. Heavenly24 cm | |
5. Kirkwood24 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch18 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Homewood15 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort15 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe15 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort25 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
8. Alta16 cm | |
9. Snowbird16 cm | |
10. Sundance16 cm | |
8. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort20 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant15 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort15 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain14 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley15 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain13 cm | |
3. Mt Crescent9 cm | |
4. The Highlands9 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine7 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak15 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain10 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain13 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
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 Valley1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |