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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor21" | |
2. Alyeska19" | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area17" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Crystal Mountain15" | |
7. White Pass15" | |
8. Silver Mountain12" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort11" | |
2. Bolton Valley9" | |
3. Laurel Mountain9" | |
4. Hidden Valley9" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
8. Titus Mountain8" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
10. Loon Mountain7" | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley12" | |
2. Alpine Valley12" | |
3. Mad River9" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. Paoli Peaks7" | |
7. Snow Creek6" | |
8. Mt Crescent6" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area6" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Buttermilk7" | |
4. Vail7" | |
5. Ski Cooper7" | |
6. Snowmass7" | |
7. Beaver Creek6" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
5. 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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Grouse Mountain8" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort12" | |
3. Blue Mountain7" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
7. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Mt Rose4" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Dodge Ridge5" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbasin Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
6. Powder Mountain5" | |
8. Alta3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |