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 Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge117 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe117 cm | |
3. Heavenly113 cm | |
4. Kirkwood113 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
6. China Peak73 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch71 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort70 cm | |
9. Homewood70 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort70 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe117 cm | |
2. Heavenly113 cm | |
3. Kirkwood113 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort100 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch71 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort70 cm | |
8. Homewood70 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort70 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe70 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. Mt Bachelor46 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass46 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge45 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie42 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin39 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. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine 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 to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain39 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort37 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort21 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort18 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort18 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Alta13 cm | |
9. Snowbird13 cm | |
10. Sundance13 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak73 cm | |
2. June Mountain57 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain57 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts7 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. 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. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
5. Killington9 cm | |
6. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Bousquet Mountain9 cm | |
8. Attitash9 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Bromley Mountain9 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat18 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain5 cm | |
9. Snowmass5 cm | |
10. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. The Highlands7 cm | |
4. Afton Alps5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. 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 | |
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 Mountain1 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 |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |