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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow20 cm | |
2. Stratton20 cm | |
3. Killington19 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort19 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort18 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf18 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain16 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl16 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Bachelor and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor24 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass22 cm | |
3. White Pass18 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie18 cm | |
5. Mission Ridge18 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass17 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Whistler Blackcomb 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. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort19 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain14 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix13 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne12 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Vail7 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
6. Keystone7 cm | |
7. Winter Park6 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort11 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Alta3 cm | |
9. Snowbird3 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley12 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. The Highlands3 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park7 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge4 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Homewood3 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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 |
|---|---|
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 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |