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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch71 cm | |
2. Heavenly69 cm | |
3. Kirkwood69 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge68 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe68 cm | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort61 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort58 cm | |
9. Homewood58 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort58 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch71 cm | |
2. Heavenly69 cm | |
3. Kirkwood69 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe68 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort67 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort61 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort58 cm | |
8. Homewood58 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort58 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe58 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort49 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass46 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor45 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows45 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge45 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie42 cm | |
4. 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke22 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort43 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort25 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area21 cm | |
5. Alta14 cm | |
6. Snowbird14 cm | |
7. Sundance14 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
6. 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain53 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain53 cm | |
3. China Peak51 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow12 cm | |
2. Stratton12 cm | |
3. Crotched9 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain9 cm | |
5. Attitash8 cm | |
6. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
9. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15 cm | |
3. Monarch Mountain8 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Powderhorn4 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Afton Alps4 cm | |
3. The Highlands4 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |