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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort59 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
3. Kirkwood41 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe41 cm | |
5. Mt Rose41 cm | |
6. Homewood40 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe40 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort40 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl40 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain57 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor48 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort46 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass45 cm | |
5. Hoodoo42 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin32 cm | |
8. Bluewood28 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows26 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge26 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain57 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort46 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Revelstoke6 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain16 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain13 cm | |
3. Mount Snow9 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
10. Belleayre Mountain6 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Snowbasin Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
3. Alta5 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Snowbird5 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
10. Sundance5 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Breckenridge4 cm | |
3. Buttermilk3 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Snowmass3 cm | |
9. Vail3 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
6. Afton Alps2 cm | |
7. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |