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 Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 132 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort132 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe132 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch126 cm | |
4. Heavenly125 cm | |
5. Kirkwood125 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort114 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort89 cm | |
8. Homewood89 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort89 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe89 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 132 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge132 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe132 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch126 cm | |
4. Heavenly125 cm | |
5. Kirkwood125 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort114 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort89 cm | |
8. Homewood89 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort89 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe89 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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park80 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor53 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass51 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin46 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie43 cm | |
8. White Pass42 cm | |
9. Hoodoo39 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
4. 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort12 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Mountain40 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort39 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort26 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort26 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort26 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area22 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort21 cm | |
8. Alta18 cm | |
9. Snowbird18 cm | |
10. Sundance18 cm | |
6. 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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain81 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain81 cm | |
3. China Peak80 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
5. Snow Summit4 cm | |
6. Snow Valley4 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Ragged Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
2. Attitash15 cm | |
3. Cranmore Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Mount Snow14 cm | |
5. Stratton14 cm | |
6. Ragged Mountain14 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee14 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl12 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain12 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. Aspen Highlands17 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain17 cm | |
4. Vail12 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Snowmass11 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain11 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper10 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort13 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands12 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
4. Afton Alps6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
11. 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. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |