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 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor84 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain79 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort79 cm | |
4. Hoodoo57 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass48 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie48 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain48 cm | |
9. Revelstoke43 cm | |
10. White Pass42 cm | |
2. 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 79 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain79 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort79 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain48 cm | |
5. Revelstoke43 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort41 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort18 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort17 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort25 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
8. Alta14 cm | |
9. Snowbird14 cm | |
10. Sundance14 cm | |
4. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly19 cm | |
2. Kirkwood19 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort19 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Homewood16 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl16 cm | |
5. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly19 cm | |
2. Kirkwood19 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge18 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Homewood16 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl16 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat38 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort17 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Vail14 cm | |
6. Buttermilk12 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area12 cm | |
8. Snowmass12 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
7. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort19 cm | |
2. Mount Snow16 cm | |
3. Stratton16 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
6. Seven Springs Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort13 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley11 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne15 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant14 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix13 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley17 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area10 cm | |
4. The Highlands9 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak16 cm | |
2. June Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain12 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 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- | |