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 Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Summit at Snoqualmie51 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
4. White Pass47 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain44 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor44 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin37 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass36 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows33 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow30 cm | |
2. Stratton30 cm | |
3. Bromley Mountain23 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley20 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain20 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain19 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain19 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain18 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain17 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl17 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne18 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort17 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant13 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix12 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort11 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Mt Shasta Ski Park, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park10 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort10 cm | |
4. Homewood10 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort10 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe10 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl10 cm | |
8. Heavenly9 cm | |
9. Kirkwood9 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Homewood10 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort10 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe10 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl10 cm | |
7. Mt Rose10 cm | |
8. Heavenly9 cm | |
9. Kirkwood9 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain17 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
9. Alta2 cm | |
10. Snowbird2 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Snow Creek2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain7 cm | |
2. Snow Summit7 cm | |
3. Snow Valley7 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5 cm | |
5. Mountain High5 cm | |
6. June Mountain1 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain6 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek, Silverton Mountain, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort5 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
4. Telluride4 cm | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Powderhorn1 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl6 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort4 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- | |