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 Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort70 cm | |
2. Heavenly67 cm | |
3. Kirkwood67 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe63 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort56 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort46 cm | |
8. Homewood46 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort46 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe46 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly67 cm | |
2. Kirkwood67 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge63 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe63 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort56 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort46 cm | |
8. Homewood46 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort46 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe46 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 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. Willamette Pass54 cm | |
4. Bogus Basin46 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie43 cm | |
6. White Pass42 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort38 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker36 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows34 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain34 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
6. Revelstoke24 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort18 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain18 cm | |
2. Mount Snow17 cm | |
3. Stratton17 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain16 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain16 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain15 cm | |
8. Whiteface Mountain14 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf14 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley14 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
4. Alta9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Sundance9 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort13 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride6 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
6. Powderhorn1 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
13. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |