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 4 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 4 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 45", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor45" | |
2. Hoodoo35" | |
3. Willamette Pass31" | |
4. Cypress Mountain28" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
6. White Pass24" | |
7. Crystal Mountain19" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows17" | |
9. Timberline Lodge17" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain28" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge12" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
3. Heavenly12" | |
4. Kirkwood12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
2. Heavenly12" | |
3. Kirkwood12" | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Snowbasin Resort, Alta, Snowbird, Sundance, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
3. Alta7" | |
4. Snowbird7" | |
5. Sundance7" | |
6. Brighton Resort7" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Vail5" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
5. Beaver Creek4" | |
7. Aspen Highlands4" | |
8. Aspen Mountain4" | |
9. Silverton Mountain4" | |
10. Winter Park4" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
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 4 days, we expect Afton Alps, Boston Mills Brandywine, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps1" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
5. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain- | |
7. The Highlands- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Sunapee to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee1" | |
2. BigRock Mountain0" | |
3. Loon Mountain0" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
5. Waterville Valley0" | |
7. Bousquet Mountain0" | |
8. Attitash- | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant- | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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 4 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 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |