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.
ECMWF
GFS
JMA
ICON
GEM1. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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. Donner Ski Ranch65 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort57 cm | |
4. June Mountain56 cm | |
5. Mammoth Mountain56 cm | |
6. Heavenly55 cm | |
7. Kirkwood55 cm | |
8. China Peak50 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge50 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe50 cm | |
2. 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 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch65 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort57 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort57 cm | |
4. Heavenly55 cm | |
5. Kirkwood55 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe50 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort47 cm | |
8. Homewood47 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort47 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe47 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Basin51 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort41 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass35 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort31 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie21 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor20 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows19 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge18 cm | |
10. Hoodoo16 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Mountain20 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort19 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain19 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain19 cm | |
5. Bretton Woods18 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley17 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley17 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort17 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf15 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
5. 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain56 cm | |
3. China Peak50 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot22 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain17 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia16 cm | |
4. The Highlands14 cm | |
5. Afton Alps13 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton12 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley10 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain15 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
8. Alta9 cm | |
9. Snowbird9 cm | |
10. Sundance9 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat21 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
6. Granby Ranch9 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Snowmass8 cm | |
9. Winter Park7 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin7 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, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone 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 Moonstone14 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort13 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix12 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Mountain11 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Mountain1 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 7 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
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- | |