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 109 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge109 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe109 cm | |
3. Heavenly104 cm | |
4. Kirkwood104 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort100 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch97 cm | |
7. June Mountain88 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain88 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort71 cm | |
10. Homewood71 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 109 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe109 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort105 cm | |
3. Heavenly104 cm | |
4. Kirkwood104 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort100 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch97 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort71 cm | |
8. Homewood71 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort71 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe71 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 Park57 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort49 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort40 cm | |
5. Hoodoo32 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor32 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows32 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge32 cm | |
10. White Pass20 cm | |
4. 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 89 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain88 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain88 cm | |
3. China Peak69 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain36 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort31 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort27 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort23 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort23 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort23 cm | |
7. Alta15 cm | |
8. Snowbird15 cm | |
9. Sundance15 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain21 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain19 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain19 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley18 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort18 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain18 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods17 cm | |
9. Sunday River16 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia18 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain18 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain17 cm | |
4. Afton Alps16 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton14 cm | |
6. The Highlands14 cm | |
7. Wilmot13 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area11 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation5 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat21 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper13 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
8. Vail9 cm | |
10. Buttermilk9 cm | |
9. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort7 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort15 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone13 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain11 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wintergreen and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen3 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain3 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 Resort0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 Snowbowl- | |