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 147 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge147 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe147 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch136 cm | |
4. Heavenly135 cm | |
5. Kirkwood135 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort119 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort97 cm | |
8. Homewood97 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort97 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe97 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 147 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe147 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort142 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch136 cm | |
4. Heavenly135 cm | |
5. Kirkwood135 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort119 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort97 cm | |
8. Homewood97 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort97 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe97 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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park80 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor54 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass51 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin49 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie43 cm | |
8. White Pass42 cm | |
9. Hoodoo39 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain39 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain45 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort42 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort31 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort31 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort31 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area27 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Alta21 cm | |
9. Snowbird21 cm | |
10. Sundance21 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 91 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain93 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain93 cm | |
3. China Peak89 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
5. Snow Summit4 cm | |
6. Snow Valley4 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. 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. Aspen Highlands21 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain21 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper17 cm | |
5. Snowmass17 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek17 cm | |
7. Vail16 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain16 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Ragged Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
2. Attitash15 cm | |
3. Cranmore Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Mount Snow14 cm | |
5. Stratton14 cm | |
6. Ragged Mountain14 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee14 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain12 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain12 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant12 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands13 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
4. Afton Alps6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 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. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. 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 Snowbowl0 cm | |