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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch27 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
3. Heavenly23 cm | |
4. Kirkwood23 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22 cm | |
6. Mt Rose21 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Homewood15 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort15 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch27 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
3. Heavenly23 cm | |
4. Kirkwood23 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge19 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Homewood15 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort15 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe15 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Bogus Basin, and Grouse Mountain 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. Bogus Basin20 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain20 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie17 cm | |
6. Hoodoo15 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows14 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge14 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort12 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
8. Alta6 cm | |
9. Snowbird6 cm | |
10. Sundance6 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Grouse Mountain 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 Mountain20 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
5. Revelstoke7 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort6 cm | |
7. Lake Louise5 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Berkshire East, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
3. Berkshire East4 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain4 cm | |
6. Pleasant Mountain4 cm | |
7. Jiminy Peak4 cm | |
8. Attitash4 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Sunday River3 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain10 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Vail1 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
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 Mountain0 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- | |