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 32", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor32" | |
2. White Pass23" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows23" | |
4. Timberline Lodge23" | |
5. Crystal Mountain21" | |
6. Hoodoo21" | |
7. Willamette Pass19" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area16" | |
10. Stevens Pass14" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain13" | |
2. Loon Mountain13" | |
3. Cannon Mountain10" | |
4. Waterville Valley10" | |
5. Bretton Woods9" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
7. Titus Mountain8" | |
8. Pleasant Mountain8" | |
9. Sugarloaf8" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Dodge Ridge10" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat, Loveland Ski Area, and Keystone to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
3. Keystone6" | |
4. Vail5" | |
5. Winter Park5" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
8. Ski Cooper4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Fernie Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Grouse Mountain3" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
2. Mont Tremblant6" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley8" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Mt Brighton3" | |
9. Mount Bohemia2" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Snowbasin Resort, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Alta2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |