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 and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge118 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe118 cm | |
3. Heavenly110 cm | |
4. Kirkwood110 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort106 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort74 cm | |
8. Homewood74 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort74 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe74 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe118 cm | |
2. Heavenly110 cm | |
3. Kirkwood110 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort108 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort106 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort74 cm | |
8. Homewood74 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort74 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe74 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin60 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park48 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort35 cm | |
4. Hoodoo28 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort28 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass26 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor25 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows24 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge24 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Park City Mountain Resort41 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort35 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain33 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort32 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort32 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort32 cm | |
7. Alta25 cm | |
8. Snowbird25 cm | |
9. Sundance25 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat40 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch21 cm | |
4. Winter Park14 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin14 cm | |
6. Snowmass14 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper12 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek12 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
6. 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain53 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain53 cm | |
3. China Peak44 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Stratton, Wachusett Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mount Snow15 cm | |
4. Stratton15 cm | |
5. Wachusett Mountain14 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain14 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf14 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain14 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl14 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
5. Revelstoke9 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot14 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton11 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area9 cm | |
5. Afton Alps9 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain9 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
8. The Highlands7 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |