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 119 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska121 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
5. White Pass27 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort25 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain25 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area23 cm | |
9. Mission Ridge19 cm | |
10. Hoodoo18 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain22 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort22 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort20 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley20 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort20 cm | |
6. Seven Springs Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Laurel Mountain16 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley14 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
10. Liberty Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. 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 Mountain38 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat17 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands13 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain13 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area12 cm | |
6. Keystone12 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Vail11 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Winter Park11 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley22 cm | |
2. Snow Creek21 cm | |
3. Paoli Peaks16 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley11 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
7. The Highlands9 cm | |
8. Mad River7 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort33 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain19 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone17 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix15 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12 cm | |
2. Heavenly12 cm | |
3. Kirkwood12 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Homewood9 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly12 cm | |
2. Kirkwood12 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge11 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Homewood9 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
9. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
4. Alta9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Sundance9 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain23 cm | |
2. Wintergreen11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Apache to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache8 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe6 cm | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain4 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
6. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
7. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
12. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |