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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 124 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska126 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort35 cm | |
4. White Pass32 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain29 cm | |
6. Hoodoo28 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows26 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge26 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort31 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley31 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort28 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain25 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort21 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
7. Seven Springs Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain17 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl17 cm | |
10. Mount Snow17 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat26 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Vail13 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Winter Park12 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands12 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain12 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
4. 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb17 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley22 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks22 cm | |
3. Snow Creek20 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley18 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine9 cm | |
7. The Highlands8 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
10. Mad River6 cm | |
6. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort29 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain21 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone12 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Alta7 cm | |
9. Snowbird7 cm | |
10. Sundance7 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort9 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Homewood7 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
8. Mt Rose7 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Homewood7 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park4 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge3 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain27 cm | |
2. Wintergreen20 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft7 cm | |
2. Ski Apache5 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. China Peak0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |