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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 56", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor56" | |
2. Cypress Mountain48" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort48" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie35" | |
5. Mt. Baker33" | |
6. White Pass33" | |
7. Crystal Mountain32" | |
8. Hoodoo31" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
10. Timberline Lodge30" | |
2. 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 48", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort48" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
4. Grouse Mountain29" | |
6. Revelstoke13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
7. Homewood8" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
10. Sugar Bowl8" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly11" | |
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
4. Dodge Ridge9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
7. Homewood8" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
10. Sugar Bowl8" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Powder Mountain8" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
8. Alta7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Buttermilk6" | |
4. Vail6" | |
6. Aspen Highlands6" | |
7. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
10. Keystone5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf8" | |
2. Sunday River5" | |
3. Hunter Mountain4" | |
4. Burke Mountain4" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
7. Bretton Woods3" | |
8. Mount Snow3" | |
9. Stratton3" | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Mt Crescent1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Boyne Mountain0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
8. Mont Tremblant1" | |
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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |