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 6 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 6 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor32" | |
2. Cypress Mountain29" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort29" | |
4. Hoodoo22" | |
5. Willamette Pass19" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
7. Grouse Mountain16" | |
9. White Pass16" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain29" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort29" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
6. Revelstoke9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Powder Mountain9" | |
3. Brighton Resort9" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Sundance6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly8" | |
2. Kirkwood8" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly8" | |
2. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Dodge Ridge7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
5. Vail6" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Beaver Creek4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
4. Loon Mountain4" | |
6. Waterville Valley4" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area3" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. The Highlands2" | |
6. Mt Crescent1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |