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 94 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor95 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass63 cm | |
3. Hoodoo56 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows56 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge56 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie50 cm | |
7. White Pass49 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area38 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort38 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort32 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort32 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort32 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort27 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Powder Mountain22 cm | |
7. Alta18 cm | |
8. Snowbird18 cm | |
9. Sundance18 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain34 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort34 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort26 cm | |
4. Revelstoke22 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort28 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
3. Heavenly24 cm | |
4. Kirkwood24 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. Homewood19 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe19 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl19 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge27 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
3. Heavenly24 cm | |
4. Kirkwood24 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. Homewood19 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe19 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl19 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. Steamboat39 cm | |
2. Vail24 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort20 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area19 cm | |
5. Keystone19 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands18 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain18 cm | |
9. Winter Park16 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin16 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort24 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort23 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain21 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain20 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain20 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain20 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort17 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
10. Mount Snow15 cm | |
8. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort20 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant16 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort15 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain14 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley20 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine13 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
5. The Highlands8 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
10. Mad River2 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12 cm | |
2. June Mountain7 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain7 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain13 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
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. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |