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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wachusett Mountain to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wachusett Mountain49 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain40 cm | |
3. Mohawk Mountain40 cm | |
4. Crotched40 cm | |
5. Berkshire East40 cm | |
6. Bousquet Mountain40 cm | |
7. Jiminy Peak40 cm | |
8. Mountain Creek39 cm | |
9. Windham Mountain Club38 cm | |
10. Thunder Ridge38 cm | |
2. 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 191 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska191 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie20 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor18 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain15 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker13 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area13 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb11 cm | |
9. Revelstoke10 cm | |
10. Bluewood10 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat20 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Winter Park10 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin10 cm | |
7. Vail9 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
10. Telluride9 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks21 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
3. Snow Creek16 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley14 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley12 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine7 cm | |
7. Mad River7 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
10. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain17 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain26 cm | |
2. Wintergreen22 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain15 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain8 cm | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11 cm | |
2. Revelstoke10 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort5 cm | |
4. Lake Louise4 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain3 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
7. Eagle Point Resort4 cm | |
8. Alta4 cm | |
9. Snowbird4 cm | |
10. Sundance4 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Apache to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache12 cm | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft8 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
7. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. June Mountain1 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
5. Snow Summit1 cm | |
6. Snow Valley1 cm | |
7. Dodge Ridge0 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
10. China Peak- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
4. Snow Summit1 cm | |
5. Snow Valley1 cm | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
13. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |