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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge31" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe31" | |
3. Heavenly29" | |
4. Kirkwood29" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park27" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
8. June Mountain25" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
10. China Peak23" | |
2. 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 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort33" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe31" | |
3. Heavenly29" | |
4. Kirkwood29" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
8. Homewood18" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park27" | |
2. Bogus Basin20" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
4. Cypress Mountain16" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
6. Willamette Pass14" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort12" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
9. Grouse Mountain9" | |
10. Hoodoo9" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain11" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain11" | |
3. Loon Mountain11" | |
4. Waterville Valley10" | |
5. Bretton Woods9" | |
7. Bolton Valley9" | |
8. Attitash9" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain9" | |
5. 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 25", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain25" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
3. China Peak23" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain16" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
3. Grouse Mountain9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Park City Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Brighton Resort7" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
8. Alta4" | |
9. Snowbird4" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne10" | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Mont Tremblant6" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
8. Blue Mountain5" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain9" | |
2. Wilmot9" | |
3. The Highlands8" | |
4. Mount Bohemia7" | |
5. Afton Alps5" | |
6. Mt Brighton5" | |
8. Sundown Mountain3" | |
9. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
4. Ski Cooper4" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Granby Ranch3" | |
8. Snowmass3" | |
9. Beaver Creek3" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |