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 Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass72 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor63 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain55 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort55 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie43 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort42 cm | |
7. Hoodoo42 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin35 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park30 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort50 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42 cm | |
4. Heavenly40 cm | |
5. Kirkwood40 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch38 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort32 cm | |
8. Homewood32 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort32 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe32 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge42 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42 cm | |
4. Heavenly40 cm | |
5. Kirkwood40 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch38 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort32 cm | |
8. Homewood32 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort32 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe32 cm | |
4. 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain55 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort55 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
5. Revelstoke26 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort17 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort15 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain24 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort19 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley19 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort19 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain17 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain16 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain16 cm | |
10. Mount Snow16 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak31 cm | |
2. June Mountain26 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain26 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort, Horseshoe Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. The Highlands7 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort9 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride7 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek6 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort5 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
7. Powderhorn0 cm | |
9. Steamboat0 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek- | |
11. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
3. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
5. Alta1 cm | |
6. Snowbird1 cm | |
7. Sundance1 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
10. Brighton Resort0 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 Snowbowl5 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 Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |