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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 97 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch97 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge78 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe78 cm | |
4. Heavenly74 cm | |
5. Kirkwood74 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
7. June Mountain63 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
9. China Peak58 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park57 cm | |
2. 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 97 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch97 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort84 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe78 cm | |
4. Heavenly74 cm | |
5. Kirkwood74 cm | |
6. Mt Rose71 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort45 cm | |
9. Homewood45 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort45 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin60 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park57 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort49 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort40 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
6. Hoodoo22 cm | |
7. White Pass20 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie20 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, and Magic Mountain Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort24 cm | |
2. Attitash24 cm | |
3. Cranmore Mountain Resort24 cm | |
4. Pleasant Mountain22 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Ski Area22 cm | |
6. Sunday River21 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain21 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf21 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee20 cm | |
10. Killington19 cm | |
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 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain63 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
3. China Peak58 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort17 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort17 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort17 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
8. Alta10 cm | |
9. Snowbird10 cm | |
10. Sundance10 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain23 cm | |
2. The Highlands20 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia17 cm | |
4. Afton Alps13 cm | |
5. Wilmot13 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton11 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area11 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
8. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat24 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper10 cm | |
7. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Snowmass7 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant16 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort15 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone13 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain11 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 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 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |