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. 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly51 cm | |
2. Kirkwood51 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge48 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe48 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
8. Homewood29 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly51 cm | |
2. Kirkwood51 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe48 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. Mt Rose30 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
9. Homewood29 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain39 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor34 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie34 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge30 cm | |
7. White Pass28 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows28 cm | |
9. Hoodoo27 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain25 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain39 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain25 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb23 cm | |
5. Revelstoke18 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort21 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Alta7 cm | |
8. Snowbird7 cm | |
9. Sundance7 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Magic Mountain Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow7 cm | |
2. Stratton7 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee6 cm | |
5. Killington6 cm | |
6. Okemo Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Bousquet Mountain6 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain6 cm | |
9. Ragged Mountain5 cm | |
10. Attitash5 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Mt Brighton, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
4. Vail0 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
8. Winter Park0 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
7. Horseshoe Resort- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. 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 2 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |