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 43", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge43" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe43" | |
3. Heavenly41" | |
4. Kirkwood41" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
7. June Mountain35" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain35" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
10. Homewood28" | |
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 43", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe43" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41" | |
3. Heavenly41" | |
4. Kirkwood41" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
8. Homewood28" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe28" | |
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 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin24" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park22" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort19" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
5. Hoodoo13" | |
6. Mt Bachelor13" | |
7. Willamette Pass13" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
9. Timberline Lodge12" | |
10. White Pass8" | |
4. 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 35", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain35" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain35" | |
3. China Peak27" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain14" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort12" | |
4. Brighton Resort9" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
7. Alta6" | |
8. Snowbird6" | |
9. Sundance6" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
3. Loon Mountain8" | |
5. Bolton Valley7" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain7" | |
8. Bretton Woods7" | |
9. Sunday River6" | |
10. Waterville Valley6" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7" | |
2. Boyne Mountain7" | |
3. Sundown Mountain7" | |
4. Afton Alps6" | |
5. Mt Brighton5" | |
6. The Highlands5" | |
7. Wilmot5" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
4. Ski Cooper5" | |
5. Aspen Highlands4" | |
6. Aspen Mountain4" | |
7. Beaver Creek4" | |
8. Vail4" | |
10. Buttermilk4" | |
9. 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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain8" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
3. Grouse Mountain7" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
5. Blue Mountain4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant4" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wintergreen and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
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. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |