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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 185 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain185 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain160 cm | |
3. White Pass157 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker150 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort143 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain117 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort115 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb114 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor88 cm | |
10. 49 Degrees North62 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 185 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain185 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort143 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain117 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort115 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb114 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort50 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort42 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort41 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort38 cm | |
10. Revelstoke31 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch55 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort50 cm | |
3. Mt Rose44 cm | |
4. Kirkwood41 cm | |
5. Heavenly39 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe32 cm | |
7. Homewood29 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe28 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort26 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort24 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort15 cm | |
2. Alta15 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort15 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort15 cm | |
5. Snowbird14 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
9. Sundance11 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort11 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Snow, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Ascutney Outdoors, Titus Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow11 cm | |
2. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
3. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
4. Ragged Mountain10 cm | |
5. Ascutney Outdoors10 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
7. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Stratton9 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain9 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl9 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat, Breckenridge, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Breckenridge10 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Snowmass8 cm | |
6. Vail8 cm | |
7. Purgatory Resort8 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
7. 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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort9 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley10 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe10 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Wintergreen2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |