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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Crystal Mountain and White Pass to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain51" | |
2. White Pass51" | |
3. Mt Bachelor42" | |
4. Mt. Baker39" | |
5. Timberline Lodge34" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows34" | |
7. Hoodoo29" | |
8. Bluewood24" | |
9. Bogus Basin21" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17" | |
3. Mt Rose15" | |
4. Homewood13" | |
5. Heavenly10" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort12" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort12" | |
3. Bolton Valley12" | |
4. Mount Snow11" | |
5. Stratton10" | |
6. Cannon Mountain9" | |
7. Loon Mountain8" | |
8. Mount Sunapee8" | |
9. Sunday River8" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort7" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
2. Homewood13" | |
3. Heavenly10" | |
5. Dodge Ridge8" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird11" | |
2. Alta11" | |
3. Brighton Resort11" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
8. Sundance7" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Beaver Creek7" | |
4. Breckenridge6" | |
7. Aspen Mountain4" | |
8. Buttermilk4" | |
9. Snowmass3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
5. Mount Norquay1" | |
7. Lake Louise- | |
8. Revelstoke- | |
10. Big White Ski Resort- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect The Highlands and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. June Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 9 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |