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 132 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor132 cm | |
2. White Pass89 cm | |
3. Hoodoo79 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows76 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge76 cm | |
6. Alyeska72 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain70 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort70 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain68 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass68 cm | |
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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain70 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort70 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb49 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort47 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
6. Revelstoke24 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort9 cm | |
3. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly29 cm | |
2. Kirkwood29 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge26 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Homewood18 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort18 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18 cm | |
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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly29 cm | |
2. Kirkwood29 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort25 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort24 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Homewood18 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort18 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
8. Alta13 cm | |
9. Snowbird13 cm | |
10. Sundance13 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat26 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort20 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands18 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain18 cm | |
5. Vail17 cm | |
6. Buttermilk16 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Crested Butte Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Winter Park12 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
7. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sugarloaf, Sunday River, BigRock Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf3 cm | |
2. Sunday River3 cm | |
3. BigRock Mountain2 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley2 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain1 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain1 cm | |
8. Pleasant Mountain1 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods1 cm | |
10. Killington0 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Afton Alps2 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley- | |
6. Boyne Mountain- | |
7. The Highlands- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain- | |
5. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |