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 142 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort141 cm | |
2. Heavenly133 cm | |
3. Kirkwood133 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe130 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort115 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch111 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort93 cm | |
8. Homewood93 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort93 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe93 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 132 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly133 cm | |
2. Kirkwood133 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge130 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe130 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort115 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch111 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort93 cm | |
8. Homewood93 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort93 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe93 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. Mt Bachelor52 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort51 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass51 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge48 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin45 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker44 cm | |
10. Hoodoo42 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort39 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort29 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort28 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort28 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort28 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area23 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 79 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak78 cm | |
2. June Mountain67 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain67 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts7 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat31 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek21 cm | |
4. Granby Ranch20 cm | |
5. Snowmass19 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper18 cm | |
7. Vail17 cm | |
8. Winter Park17 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin17 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain16 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Sunapee, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Magic Mountain Ski Area, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee15 cm | |
2. Killington15 cm | |
3. Okemo Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Ski Area15 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley14 cm | |
6. Mount Snow13 cm | |
7. Stratton13 cm | |
8. Ragged Mountain13 cm | |
9. Attitash13 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands14 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain13 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
4. Afton Alps5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. Wilmot4 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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 Mountain1 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- | |