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 7 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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort81 cm | |
3. Heavenly76 cm | |
4. Kirkwood76 cm | |
5. Mt Rose74 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe70 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
9. Homewood48 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
2. Heavenly76 cm | |
3. Kirkwood76 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge70 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe70 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
8. Homewood48 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe48 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin59 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park47 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort35 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort27 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor27 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area26 cm | |
7. Hoodoo25 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain25 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows25 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass24 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort31 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort30 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort24 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort24 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. Alta16 cm | |
8. Snowbird16 cm | |
9. Sundance16 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash18 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Pleasant Mountain17 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort16 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain15 cm | |
7. Wachusett Mountain14 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain14 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat32 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch25 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek15 cm | |
5. Snowmass13 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area13 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper11 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Keystone6 cm | |
10. Winter Park6 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain45 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain45 cm | |
3. China Peak42 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Lake Louise7 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort6 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton10 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. The Highlands7 cm | |
6. Wilmot5 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
8. Afton Alps3 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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 7 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 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |