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 Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park49 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin30 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort15 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain14 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie8 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park49 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
3. Heavenly7 cm | |
4. Kirkwood7 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Homewood2 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge2 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Bretton Woods, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
2. Bretton Woods7 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Kimberley Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain14 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb4 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Homewood2 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Winter Park1 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
6. Vail1 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Keystone0 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Alta0 cm | |
9. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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- | |
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 2 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |