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 79 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge78 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe78 cm | |
3. Heavenly74 cm | |
4. Kirkwood74 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park68 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch65 cm | |
8. June Mountain63 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
10. China Peak58 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort84 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe78 cm | |
3. Heavenly74 cm | |
4. Kirkwood74 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch65 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort45 cm | |
8. Homewood45 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort45 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe45 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 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park68 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin50 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort40 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass35 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort31 cm | |
6. Hoodoo21 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows17 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge17 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor15 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. 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 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain63 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
3. China Peak58 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
4. Bretton Woods18 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort17 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley16 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
10. Sugarloaf14 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Park City Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort17 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort17 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort17 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort17 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
8. Alta10 cm | |
9. Snowbird10 cm | |
10. Sundance10 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne16 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone12 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix12 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort11 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot18 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
4. The Highlands11 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Afton Alps2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
9. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat20 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
5. Buttermilk5 cm | |
6. Snowmass5 cm | |
7. Powderhorn5 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort4 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |