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 40", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor40" | |
2. Hoodoo30" | |
3. Willamette Pass25" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie23" | |
5. White Pass23" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows20" | |
7. Timberline Lodge20" | |
8. Crystal Mountain18" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area18" | |
10. Mt. Baker17" | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat21" | |
2. Vail11" | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Aspen Highlands9" | |
5. Aspen Mountain9" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area9" | |
7. Keystone9" | |
9. Beaver Creek8" | |
10. Snowmass8" | |
3. 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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain16" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
3. Grouse Mountain10" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
7. Revelstoke8" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Brighton Resort11" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
7. Alta9" | |
8. Snowbird9" | |
9. Sundance9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Dodge Ridge10" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Homewood6" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
9. Sugar Bowl6" | |
10. Mt Rose6" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain, Titus Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Killington, and Okemo Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
2. Titus Mountain6" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Bolton Valley6" | |
7. Killington6" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
10. Mad River Glen5" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8" | |
2. Alpine Valley7" | |
3. The Highlands7" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
6. Mount Bohemia3" | |
7. Mt Crescent3" | |
9. Mt Brighton2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2" | |
9. 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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
3. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |