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 203 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain203 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort147 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker140 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain128 cm | |
5. White Pass128 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb112 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort96 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor92 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain85 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows70 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 203 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain203 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort147 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb112 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort96 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain85 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort43 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort33 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort31 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort29 cm | |
10. Revelstoke24 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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch61 cm | |
2. Kirkwood58 cm | |
3. Mt Rose57 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort54 cm | |
5. Heavenly53 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe42 cm | |
7. Homewood41 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort38 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort33 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta18 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort18 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort18 cm | |
4. Snowbird18 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort18 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
8. Sundance17 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort14 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat, Purgatory Resort, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort13 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands12 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain12 cm | |
6. Buttermilk11 cm | |
7. Crested Butte Mountain Resort10 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
9. Telluride8 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. 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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain36 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain36 cm | |
3. China Peak29 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Hunter Mountain and Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain10 cm | |
2. Belleayre Mountain10 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
6. Burke Mountain6 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort9 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
9. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |