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 112 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch111 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort108 cm | |
3. Heavenly89 cm | |
4. Kirkwood89 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort81 cm | |
6. Homewood81 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort81 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe81 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl81 cm | |
10. Mt Rose81 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 112 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch111 cm | |
2. Heavenly89 cm | |
3. Kirkwood89 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort81 cm | |
5. Homewood81 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort81 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe81 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl81 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge80 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe80 cm | |
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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park71 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin54 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor51 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass51 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows48 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge48 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker44 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain48 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort44 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort33 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area26 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort24 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort24 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort24 cm | |
8. Alta17 cm | |
9. Snowbird17 cm | |
10. Sundance17 cm | |
5. 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke22 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat27 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Monarch Mountain19 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek18 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch18 cm | |
6. Snowmass18 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper18 cm | |
8. Crested Butte Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Vail17 cm | |
10. Buttermilk17 cm | |
7. 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 Mountain62 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain62 cm | |
3. China Peak56 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley14 cm | |
2. Mount Sunapee14 cm | |
3. Killington13 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Mount Snow13 cm | |
6. Stratton13 cm | |
7. Attitash12 cm | |
8. Cranmore Mountain Resort12 cm | |
9. Ragged Mountain12 cm | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors12 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands11 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Wilmot4 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley2 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort13 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |