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 9 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 9 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge30" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe30" | |
4. Heavenly30" | |
5. Kirkwood30" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
8. Homewood18" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe30" | |
3. Heavenly30" | |
4. Kirkwood30" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort27" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
8. Homewood18" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor27" | |
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
4. Willamette Pass21" | |
5. Hoodoo21" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
7. Bogus Basin18" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
9. White Pass17" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain13" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain7" | |
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Stratton6" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
5. Loon Mountain6" | |
6. Titus Mountain6" | |
7. Bromley Mountain6" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
9. Waterville Valley5" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
4. Alta5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
6. Sundance5" | |
8. Brighton Resort2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain11" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
3. China Peak8" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0" | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride2" | |
2. Purgatory Resort2" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain1" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Monarch Mountain0" | |
7. Powderhorn0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |