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 45", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor45" | |
2. Hoodoo36" | |
3. Willamette Pass31" | |
4. Cypress Mountain26" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort26" | |
6. White Pass25" | |
7. Crystal Mountain22" | |
8. Mt. Baker21" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie20" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
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 26", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain26" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
4. Grouse Mountain16" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge12" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
3. Heavenly12" | |
4. Kirkwood12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
2. Heavenly12" | |
3. Kirkwood12" | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
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 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow14" | |
2. Stratton14" | |
3. Titus Mountain9" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
5. Cannon Mountain8" | |
7. Bolton Valley7" | |
8. Sugarloaf7" | |
9. Bromley Mountain6" | |
10. Sunday River6" | |
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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Powder Mountain8" | |
3. Alta7" | |
4. Snowbird7" | |
5. Sundance7" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
8. Brighton Resort7" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13" | |
2. Winter Park7" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
4. Vail6" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
6. Keystone6" | |
9. Aspen Highlands6" | |
10. Aspen Mountain6" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
8. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. 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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Bear 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 025 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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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 Snowbowl- | |