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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie41 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows37 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge37 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass35 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin33 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly42 cm | |
2. Kirkwood42 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge38 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe38 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort37 cm | |
7. Homewood37 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly42 cm | |
2. Kirkwood42 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe38 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort38 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort37 cm | |
7. Homewood37 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
4. 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke22 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort39 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain37 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Alta10 cm | |
6. Snowbird10 cm | |
7. Sundance10 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow12 cm | |
2. Stratton12 cm | |
3. Crotched9 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain9 cm | |
5. Attitash8 cm | |
6. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee8 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain18 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain18 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps3 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
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 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- | |