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 9 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 9 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor36" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows27" | |
3. Timberline Lodge27" | |
4. Willamette Pass25" | |
5. Hoodoo21" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie20" | |
7. White Pass19" | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area17" | |
9. Mt. Baker15" | |
10. Crystal Mountain15" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain13" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
5. Grouse Mountain9" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15" | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort10" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area8" | |
5. Keystone7" | |
6. Beaver Creek7" | |
8. Aspen Highlands7" | |
9. Aspen Mountain7" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort7" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort10" | |
2. Mount Snow9" | |
3. Stratton9" | |
4. Bolton Valley9" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
7. Loon Mountain8" | |
8. Cannon Mountain8" | |
9. Titus Mountain7" | |
10. Waterville Valley6" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10" | |
4. Heavenly9" | |
5. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Mt Rose7" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
9. Homewood6" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge10" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
4. Heavenly9" | |
5. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Powder Mountain9" | |
3. Brighton Resort9" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
8. Alta6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Sundance6" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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" | |
2. Mont Tremblant6" | |
4. Blue Mountain6" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Mt Crescent4" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
8. Mount Bohemia2" | |
9. Mt Brighton2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
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 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
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 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |