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 8 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 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
3. Heavenly25" | |
4. Kirkwood25" | |
5. Mt Rose23" | |
7. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort19" | |
9. Homewood19" | |
10. Northstar California Resort19" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
2. Dodge Ridge26" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
4. Heavenly25" | |
5. Kirkwood25" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort19" | |
8. Homewood19" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe19" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass29" | |
2. Mt Bachelor23" | |
3. Cypress Mountain22" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
5. Hoodoo20" | |
6. Bogus Basin18" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park18" | |
8. Grouse Mountain16" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Powder Mountain9" | |
3. Brighton Resort8" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
6. Alta8" | |
7. Snowbird8" | |
8. Sundance8" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
3. Snowmass6" | |
4. Beaver Creek5" | |
7. Aspen Highlands5" | |
8. Aspen Mountain5" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
10. Vail4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Cannon Mountain5" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
7. Sugarloaf3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
9. BigRock Mountain3" | |
10. Sunday River3" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain14" | |
3. China Peak11" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
3. Mont Tremblant6" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain0" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |