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 26", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor26" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
3. Timberline Lodge21" | |
4. Willamette Pass20" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
6. Hoodoo16" | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area13" | |
8. White Pass12" | |
9. Cypress Mountain12" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area8" | |
5. Keystone7" | |
7. Aspen Highlands6" | |
8. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Winter Park6" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
3. 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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow9" | |
2. Stratton9" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
5. Loon Mountain7" | |
6. Bolton Valley7" | |
7. Cannon Mountain7" | |
9. Waterville Valley6" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Powder Mountain8" | |
3. Brighton Resort8" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
7. Alta5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
5. 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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Grouse Mountain6" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
9. Revelstoke5" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort4" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Dodge Ridge6" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. China Peak3" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. Mt Rose3" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Crescent to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Crescent4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
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. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |