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 Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 109 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort108 cm | |
2. Kirkwood98 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch98 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe97 cm | |
5. Heavenly89 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort81 cm | |
7. Homewood81 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort81 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe81 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl81 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Kirkwood and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 99 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood98 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch98 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe97 cm | |
4. Heavenly89 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort81 cm | |
6. Homewood81 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort81 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe81 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl81 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge80 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin54 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie51 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park43 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows38 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge38 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor37 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
5. Revelstoke28 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area26 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort26 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort25 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort24 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort24 cm | |
8. Alta17 cm | |
9. Snowbird17 cm | |
10. Sundance17 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Aspen Highlands28 cm | |
2. Aspen Mountain28 cm | |
3. Steamboat21 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper21 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek18 cm | |
6. Granby Ranch18 cm | |
7. Crested Butte Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Buttermilk17 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
10. Snowmass13 cm | |
7. 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak56 cm | |
2. June Mountain54 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain54 cm | |
4. Mountain High0 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow15 cm | |
2. Stratton15 cm | |
3. Pico Mountain15 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl15 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
6. Killington13 cm | |
7. Okemo Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain12 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain12 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain12 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne13 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Afton Alps4 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
11. 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 Resort4 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |