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 142 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska141 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie5 cm | |
3. Revelstoke5 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort4 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker4 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain3 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
5. Winter Park7 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
9. Buttermilk5 cm | |
10. Vail5 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands17 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley9 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Mad River3 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mohawk Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mohawk Mountain7 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
4. BigRock Mountain6 cm | |
5. Thunder Ridge6 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Mount Snow6 cm | |
8. Stratton6 cm | |
9. Bousquet Mountain6 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant13 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Revelstoke, Castle Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Marmot Basin, and Banff Sunshine Village to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke5 cm | |
2. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort4 cm | |
4. Marmot Basin4 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village4 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Panorama Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Lake Louise2 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4 cm | |
2. Snowbird4 cm | |
3. Sundance4 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wintergreen and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen8 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Homewood1 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Mountain High1 cm | |
8. Heavenly1 cm | |
9. June Mountain1 cm | |
10. Kirkwood1 cm | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
4. Ski Apache2 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Homewood1 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Heavenly1 cm | |
8. Kirkwood1 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
12. 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. Mountain High1 cm | |
2. June Mountain1 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. China Peak1 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 Snowbowl- | |