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 119 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor119 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain106 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort106 cm | |
4. Alyeska99 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker78 cm | |
6. White Pass76 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie74 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass73 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows68 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge68 cm | |
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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain106 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort106 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain65 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb59 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort52 cm | |
6. Revelstoke34 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort22 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort21 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly41 cm | |
2. Kirkwood41 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge35 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort34 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. China Peak25 cm | |
8. June Mountain23 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain23 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly41 cm | |
2. Kirkwood41 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort34 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort34 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
8. Homewood23 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort23 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe23 cm | |
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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain37 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort33 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort29 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort29 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort29 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area22 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Alta17 cm | |
9. Snowbird17 cm | |
10. Sundance17 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat41 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort30 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands24 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain24 cm | |
6. Vail22 cm | |
7. Crested Butte Mountain Resort21 cm | |
8. Winter Park17 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin17 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain17 cm | |
7. 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow25 cm | |
2. Stratton25 cm | |
3. Bromley Mountain24 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley22 cm | |
5. Pico Mountain21 cm | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl21 cm | |
7. Hunter Mountain21 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Ski Area20 cm | |
9. Killington19 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant20 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort13 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
9. 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak25 cm | |
2. June Mountain23 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain23 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Snow Creek1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley0 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks0 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. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
5. Ski Apache1 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |