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 99 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge100 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe100 cm | |
3. Heavenly98 cm | |
4. Kirkwood98 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort88 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch80 cm | |
7. June Mountain66 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain66 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort62 cm | |
10. Homewood62 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 99 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe100 cm | |
2. Heavenly98 cm | |
3. Kirkwood98 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort90 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort88 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch80 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort62 cm | |
8. Homewood62 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort62 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe62 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin50 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park46 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort39 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort31 cm | |
5. Hoodoo26 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows25 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge25 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass25 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor24 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain20 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 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain66 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain66 cm | |
3. China Peak59 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 to receive the most snow, with 20 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 Woods17 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort17 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley17 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort16 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain15 cm | |
10. Sunday River15 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort19 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Alta7 cm | |
8. Snowbird7 cm | |
9. Sundance7 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
7. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia14 cm | |
2. Sundown Mountain14 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
4. The Highlands10 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
7. Wilmot6 cm | |
8. Afton Alps4 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix9 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
4. Buttermilk6 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Vail5 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain4 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain4 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Wintergreen and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen3 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain3 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- | |