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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 122 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain122 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort122 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor115 cm | |
4. Hoodoo90 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie90 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker84 cm | |
7. White Pass84 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb73 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain73 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
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 122 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain122 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort122 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb73 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain73 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
7. Revelstoke25 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort19 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort17 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge31 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe31 cm | |
3. Heavenly31 cm | |
4. Kirkwood31 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Homewood19 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe19 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe31 cm | |
2. Heavenly31 cm | |
3. Kirkwood31 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort28 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
7. Mt Rose20 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
9. Homewood19 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow34 cm | |
2. Stratton34 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain24 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf18 cm | |
6. Sunday River16 cm | |
7. Killington15 cm | |
8. Okemo Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Ski Area13 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort13 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
3. Alta19 cm | |
4. Snowbird19 cm | |
5. Sundance19 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort17 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort17 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat34 cm | |
2. Vail16 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area16 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands15 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain15 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek14 cm | |
9. Keystone13 cm | |
10. Buttermilk12 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley15 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
7. Afton Alps4 cm | |
8. The Highlands3 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12 cm | |
2. June Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
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, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |