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 58", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge58" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe58" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch53" | |
4. Heavenly53" | |
5. Kirkwood53" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
8. Homewood38" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe38" | |
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 58", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe58" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort56" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch53" | |
4. Heavenly53" | |
5. Kirkwood53" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
8. Homewood38" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe38" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park32" | |
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
4. Mt Bachelor21" | |
5. Willamette Pass20" | |
6. Bogus Basin19" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
8. White Pass17" | |
9. Hoodoo16" | |
10. Grouse Mountain15" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort17" | |
3. Brighton Resort12" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
8. Alta8" | |
9. Snowbird8" | |
10. Sundance8" | |
5. 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 36", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain36" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain36" | |
3. China Peak35" | |
4. Bear Mountain1" | |
5. Snow Summit1" | |
6. Snow Valley1" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
6. 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 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Aspen Highlands8" | |
3. Aspen Mountain8" | |
4. Ski Cooper7" | |
5. Snowmass7" | |
6. Beaver Creek7" | |
7. Vail6" | |
8. Monarch Mountain6" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Ragged Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley6" | |
2. Attitash6" | |
4. Mount Snow6" | |
5. Stratton6" | |
6. Ragged Mountain6" | |
7. Mount Sunapee5" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
9. Loon Mountain5" | |
10. Pico Mountain5" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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" | |