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 Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
2. Heavenly23 cm | |
3. Kirkwood23 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge21 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe21 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch21 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood16 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort23 cm | |
2. Heavenly23 cm | |
3. Kirkwood23 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe21 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch21 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood16 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin25 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass17 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort16 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie15 cm | |
7. Hoodoo15 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows14 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge14 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort11 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke6 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort6 cm | |
10. Lake Louise5 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Alta4 cm | |
8. Snowbird4 cm | |
9. Sundance4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak10 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Attitash, and Cranmore Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
2. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
3. Attitash4 cm | |
4. Cranmore Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Pleasant Mountain4 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain4 cm | |
8. Sunday River3 cm | |
9. Berkshire East3 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain3 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Winter Park1 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Wilmot1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps0 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area0 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. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 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- | |