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 193 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska192 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker6 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort4 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Revelstoke3 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie3 cm | |
10. Hoodoo3 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Yawgoo Valley, Cannon Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Windham Mountain Club, BigRock Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Mount Sunapee, and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
4. Yawgoo Valley10 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
7. Windham Mountain Club9 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain9 cm | |
9. Blue Hills Ski Area9 cm | |
10. Mount Snow9 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain18 cm | |
2. The Highlands16 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley9 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Mad River3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Winter Park7 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
10. Buttermilk5 cm | |
5. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
3. Heavenly6 cm | |
4. Kirkwood6 cm | |
5. June Mountain5 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
7. China Peak4 cm | |
8. Dodge Ridge4 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
10. Mountain High4 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
3. Heavenly6 cm | |
4. Kirkwood6 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Alta4 cm | |
3. Snowbird4 cm | |
4. Sundance4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Marmot Basin, Castle Mountain Resort, and Kimberley Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin5 cm | |
2. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort4 cm | |
4. Mount Norquay4 cm | |
5. Revelstoke3 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
9. Lake Louise2 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
3. China Peak4 cm | |
4. Mountain High4 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
7. Snow Summit1 cm | |
8. Snow Valley1 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen4 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Apache, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Apache2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
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- | |