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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge46" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe46" | |
3. Heavenly44" | |
4. Kirkwood44" | |
6. China Peak29" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
9. Homewood28" | |
10. Northstar California Resort28" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe46" | |
2. Heavenly44" | |
3. Kirkwood44" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort39" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
8. Homewood28" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe28" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
2. Cypress Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort19" | |
5. Mt Bachelor18" | |
6. Willamette Pass18" | |
7. Timberline Lodge18" | |
8. Mt. Baker17" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
10. Bogus Basin15" | |
4. 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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
5. Revelstoke8" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain16" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. Brighton Resort7" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
8. Alta5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
6. 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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak29" | |
2. June Mountain22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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" | |
4. Mount Sunapee4" | |
5. Killington4" | |
7. Bousquet Mountain4" | |
8. Attitash4" | |
10. Bromley Mountain3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Aspen Highlands3" | |
3. Aspen Mountain3" | |
5. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Monarch Mountain2" | |
9. Snowmass2" | |
10. Granby Ranch2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
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 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |