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 130 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor129 cm | |
2. White Pass105 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain102 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort102 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain96 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie88 cm | |
7. Hoodoo77 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass71 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows70 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge70 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 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain102 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort102 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb65 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain59 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort58 cm | |
6. Revelstoke41 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort19 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort25 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe24 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
4. Heavenly23 cm | |
5. Kirkwood23 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Homewood20 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge24 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe24 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
4. Heavenly23 cm | |
5. Kirkwood23 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Homewood20 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area24 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort22 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort19 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort19 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Alta13 cm | |
9. Snowbird13 cm | |
10. Sundance13 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat30 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort21 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands17 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain17 cm | |
6. Vail15 cm | |
7. Crested Butte Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area14 cm | |
9. Winter Park14 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin14 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bromley Mountain, BigRock Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Mount Snow, and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bromley Mountain8 cm | |
2. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
4. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
5. Mount Snow7 cm | |
6. Stratton7 cm | |
7. Thunder Ridge5 cm | |
8. Sunday River5 cm | |
9. Bousquet Mountain5 cm | |
10. Jiminy Peak5 cm | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak14 cm | |
2. June Mountain14 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
4. Wintergreen3 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
4. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. The Highlands0 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
10. Snow Creek0 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache0 cm | |
12. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |