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 76 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge76 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe76 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort75 cm | |
4. Heavenly75 cm | |
5. Kirkwood75 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort46 cm | |
8. Homewood46 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort46 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe46 cm | |
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 76 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe76 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort75 cm | |
3. Heavenly75 cm | |
4. Kirkwood75 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort68 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort46 cm | |
8. Homewood46 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort46 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe46 cm | |
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 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor69 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass54 cm | |
5. Hoodoo54 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows47 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin46 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie43 cm | |
9. White Pass42 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort38 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain34 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
6. Revelstoke24 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain18 cm | |
2. Mount Snow16 cm | |
3. Stratton16 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain16 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain16 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain15 cm | |
8. Whiteface Mountain14 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley14 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort14 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort19 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area15 cm | |
4. Alta12 cm | |
5. Snowbird12 cm | |
6. Sundance12 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain27 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain27 cm | |
3. China Peak20 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort13 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. The Highlands6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride6 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
7. Powderhorn0 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |