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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor54 cm | |
2. Alyeska49 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area43 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie41 cm | |
5. Hoodoo39 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain39 cm | |
7. White Pass39 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain30 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort29 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows27 cm | |
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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort29 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain23 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley22 cm | |
5. Seven Springs Mountain Resort21 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort20 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain19 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain17 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain17 cm | |
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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley30 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley29 cm | |
3. Mad River23 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Paoli Peaks18 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine15 cm | |
7. Snow Creek15 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent15 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation14 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area14 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat27 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort23 cm | |
3. Buttermilk18 cm | |
4. Vail17 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper17 cm | |
6. Snowmass17 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek16 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area15 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort13 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain19 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb17 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort11 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort31 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone23 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain18 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne15 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix13 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16 cm | |
2. Kirkwood16 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12 cm | |
6. Mt Rose11 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Homewood9 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16 cm | |
2. Kirkwood16 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge13 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch11 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, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbasin Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
6. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain21 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
3. China Peak1 cm | |
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 Fe1 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
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- | |