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 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch83 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe67 cm | |
3. Heavenly63 cm | |
4. Kirkwood63 cm | |
5. Mt Rose59 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort57 cm | |
7. Diamond Peak Ski Resort56 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
9. Homewood48 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
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 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch83 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge67 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe67 cm | |
4. Heavenly63 cm | |
5. Kirkwood63 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort57 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
8. Homewood48 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe48 cm | |
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 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass75 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor59 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain57 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort57 cm | |
5. Hoodoo51 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin47 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park46 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows39 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort39 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 Mountain57 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort57 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort29 cm | |
6. Revelstoke26 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain22 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Alta21 cm | |
7. Snowbird21 cm | |
8. Sundance21 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort11 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat18 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Snowmass15 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek14 cm | |
5. Crested Butte Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands12 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain12 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area11 cm | |
10. Vail11 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow13 cm | |
2. Stratton13 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
9. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
10. Sunday River8 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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain35 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain35 cm | |
3. China Peak29 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant14 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix9 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Afton Alps6 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort11 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |