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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly22" | |
2. Kirkwood22" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park22" | |
4. Dodge Ridge20" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe20" | |
7. China Peak16" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
9. June Mountain14" | |
10. Mammoth Mountain14" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22" | |
2. Heavenly22" | |
3. Kirkwood22" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe20" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Homewood11" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park22" | |
2. Bogus Basin16" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
4. Willamette Pass9" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort9" | |
6. Cypress Mountain6" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
8. Hoodoo5" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
10. Timberline Lodge5" | |
4. 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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak16" | |
2. June Mountain14" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods5" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Bolton Valley4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Waterville Valley3" | |
6. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
4. Brighton Resort2" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Alta2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mt Brighton3" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Sundown Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
4. Snowmass1" | |
5. Granby Ranch1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Mont Tremblant1" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |