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 112 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska113 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor52 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass37 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort35 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain33 cm | |
6. White Pass31 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area29 cm | |
8. Hoodoo28 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie26 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain26 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort25 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley25 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort22 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain21 cm | |
6. Mount Snow18 cm | |
7. Stratton18 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain17 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain17 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. 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. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb16 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort10 cm | |
8. Revelstoke9 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. 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 Resort15 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands13 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain13 cm | |
7. Vail12 cm | |
8. Winter Park12 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
10. Keystone11 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Alta12 cm | |
8. Snowbird12 cm | |
9. Sundance12 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek21 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley19 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley18 cm | |
4. Paoli Peaks14 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine9 cm | |
8. The Highlands9 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
10. Mad River5 cm | |
7. 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 | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Homewood7 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
7. Mt Rose7 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Heavenly7 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, Sugar Bowl, Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Homewood7 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
7. Dodge Ridge7 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
9. Heavenly7 cm | |
10. Kirkwood7 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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain32 cm | |
2. Wintergreen19 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 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. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |