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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort81 cm | |
3. Heavenly76 cm | |
4. Kirkwood76 cm | |
5. Mt Rose74 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe70 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
9. Homewood48 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch101 cm | |
2. Heavenly76 cm | |
3. Kirkwood76 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge70 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe70 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort66 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort48 cm | |
8. Homewood48 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort48 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe48 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. Mt Bachelor30 cm | |
5. Hoodoo30 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area28 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort28 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows27 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain27 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass26 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort31 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort30 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
7. Alta16 cm | |
8. Snowbird16 cm | |
9. Sundance16 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat37 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch30 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort22 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek21 cm | |
5. Snowmass21 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area15 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper14 cm | |
8. Winter Park14 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin14 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash18 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort17 cm | |
4. Pleasant Mountain17 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain15 cm | |
7. Wachusett Mountain14 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain14 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort14 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain45 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain45 cm | |
3. China Peak42 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Lake Louise7 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort6 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wilmot, Mt Brighton, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot14 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton12 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain10 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area9 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
7. Afton Alps8 cm | |
8. The Highlands7 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation4 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 | |