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 56", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor56" | |
2. Hoodoo31" | |
3. Cypress Mountain30" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort30" | |
5. White Pass28" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows28" | |
7. Timberline Lodge28" | |
8. Willamette Pass28" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie25" | |
10. Crystal Mountain25" | |
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 30", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain30" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort30" | |
4. Grouse Mountain17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
6. Revelstoke9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
7. Homewood8" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
10. Sugar Bowl8" | |
4. 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 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
4. Dodge Ridge9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
7. Homewood8" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
10. Sugar Bowl8" | |
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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Powder Mountain8" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
8. Alta7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Buttermilk6" | |
4. Vail6" | |
6. Aspen Highlands6" | |
7. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
10. Keystone5" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
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 Burke Mountain, Sunday River, and Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Burke Mountain3" | |
2. Sunday River3" | |
3. Sugarloaf3" | |
4. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Bolton Valley2" | |
7. Waterville Valley1" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
9. Ascutney Outdoors1" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Mt Crescent1" | |
4. Afton Alps- | |
5. Alpine Valley- | |
7. Boyne Mountain- | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
11. 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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant0" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
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" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
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- | |