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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 130 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain129 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort129 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor125 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie89 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass88 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain85 cm | |
7. Alyeska84 cm | |
8. White Pass81 cm | |
9. Hoodoo75 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge73 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 130 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain129 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort129 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort68 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb67 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain64 cm | |
6. Revelstoke35 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort21 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort18 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort17 cm | |
3. 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge45 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe45 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort44 cm | |
4. Heavenly42 cm | |
5. Kirkwood42 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch30 cm | |
7. China Peak30 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
9. Homewood27 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
4. 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe45 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort44 cm | |
3. Heavenly42 cm | |
4. Kirkwood42 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch30 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
8. Homewood27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort32 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort32 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort32 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort27 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain25 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. Sundance21 cm | |
8. Alta20 cm | |
9. Snowbird20 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 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. Steamboat40 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort28 cm | |
3. Vail24 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek22 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands21 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain21 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain20 cm | |
9. Crested Butte Mountain Resort18 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper18 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley26 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf19 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
5. Sunday River14 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods10 cm | |
8. Attitash10 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
8. 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak30 cm | |
2. June Mountain26 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain26 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix18 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne15 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
5. Wilmot0 cm | |
6. Afton Alps0 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Brighton- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0 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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |