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 2 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 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
3. Alyeska19 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass19 cm | |
5. White Pass17 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor16 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain15 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area14 cm | |
10. Hoodoo12 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly13 cm | |
2. Kirkwood13 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge9 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain7 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
2. Alta8 cm | |
3. Snowbird8 cm | |
4. Sundance8 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
7. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Telluride3 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
9. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
10. Steamboat3 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. The Highlands3 cm | |
4. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
5. Snow Creek2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
7. Mad River2 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 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 2 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 2 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
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 2 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |