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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska107 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain40 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort40 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie34 cm | |
6. White Pass32 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain30 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area28 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass28 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort23 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort22 cm | |
4. Mount Snow22 cm | |
5. Stratton22 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain22 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort20 cm | |
8. Killington19 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort19 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain19 cm | |
3. 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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain40 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort40 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
8. Revelstoke13 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort12 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat22 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Winter Park12 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area11 cm | |
7. Keystone11 cm | |
8. Vail11 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper10 cm | |
5. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort29 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain26 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix15 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone15 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks34 cm | |
2. Snow Creek22 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley15 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley13 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine7 cm | |
7. The Highlands7 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
9. Mad River6 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Alta6 cm | |
8. Snowbird6 cm | |
9. Sundance6 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort6 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain35 cm | |
2. Wintergreen21 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain12 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
9. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Homewood6 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
9. Mt Rose6 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
10. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park7 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Homewood6 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge5 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
4. Snow Summit1 cm | |
5. Snow Valley1 cm | |
6. China Peak1 cm | |
7. Mountain High0 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 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. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |