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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly55 cm | |
2. Kirkwood55 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park55 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge50 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe50 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
7. China Peak42 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
9. June Mountain37 cm | |
10. Mammoth Mountain37 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort57 cm | |
2. Heavenly55 cm | |
3. Kirkwood55 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe50 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort28 cm | |
8. Homewood28 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort28 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe28 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park55 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin41 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort30 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass24 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort23 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
8. Hoodoo14 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows12 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge12 cm | |
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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak42 cm | |
2. June Mountain37 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain37 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods11 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain8 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Alta4 cm | |
9. Snowbird4 cm | |
10. Sundance4 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot15 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton7 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Snowmass4 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch4 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort2 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Wintergreen2 cm | |
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- | |