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 Bachelor91 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows61 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge60 cm | |
4. Hoodoo59 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass56 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area46 cm | |
7. White Pass42 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain37 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort37 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker35 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain37 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort37 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain28 cm | |
5. Revelstoke23 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort12 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort22 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain20 cm | |
3. Mount Snow20 cm | |
4. Stratton20 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort18 cm | |
6. Hunter Mountain18 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort17 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley17 cm | |
9. Killington15 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne23 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort21 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant18 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix14 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain13 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort11 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort9 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch13 cm | |
2. Mt Rose12 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort9 cm | |
5. Heavenly7 cm | |
6. Kirkwood7 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Homewood6 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch13 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park9 cm | |
4. Heavenly7 cm | |
5. Kirkwood7 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Homewood6 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain15 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Alta2 cm | |
9. Snowbird2 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia16 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain13 cm | |
3. The Highlands11 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Telluride, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Telluride5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
5. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
6. Keystone3 cm | |
7. Steamboat3 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain2 cm | |
9. Vail2 cm | |
10. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe6 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, and Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain5 cm | |
3. Snow Summit5 cm | |
4. Snow Valley5 cm | |
5. Mountain High4 cm | |
6. June Mountain1 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
8. China Peak1 cm | |
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 Snowbowl4 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |