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 97 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor97 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows73 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge73 cm | |
4. White Pass68 cm | |
5. Hoodoo64 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain60 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass60 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie55 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area47 cm | |
10. Alyeska41 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain34 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain34 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain29 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley26 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort25 cm | |
6. Bretton Woods25 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain24 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort24 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley24 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort22 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
2. Heavenly26 cm | |
3. Kirkwood26 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge26 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch16 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood16 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
2. Heavenly26 cm | |
3. Kirkwood26 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch16 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort16 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood16 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe16 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat29 cm | |
2. Vail22 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort21 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Keystone18 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands18 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain18 cm | |
8. Winter Park17 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin17 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper16 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley25 cm | |
2. Sundown Mountain18 cm | |
3. Wilmot18 cm | |
4. Seven Oaks Recreation18 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain16 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton16 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area16 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent12 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
10. The Highlands12 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain17 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort16 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Alta10 cm | |
9. Snowbird10 cm | |
10. Sundance10 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort18 cm | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort18 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
9. 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort30 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone17 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain16 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant16 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
10. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain10 cm | |
3. China Peak9 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain21 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 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. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
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- | |