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 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain117 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort117 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor107 cm | |
4. Alyeska99 cm | |
5. White Pass96 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker94 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain84 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
9. Hoodoo74 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass69 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies 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 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain117 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort117 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb62 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort57 cm | |
6. Revelstoke37 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort30 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort29 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort23 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort 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 Resort45 cm | |
4. Heavenly43 cm | |
5. Kirkwood43 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
8. Homewood29 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort 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 Resort45 cm | |
3. Heavenly43 cm | |
4. Kirkwood43 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort35 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
8. Homewood29 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe29 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain27 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort26 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort22 cm | |
7. Alta18 cm | |
8. Snowbird18 cm | |
9. Sundance18 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort17 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Hunter Mountain and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain21 cm | |
2. Whiteface Mountain20 cm | |
3. Mountain Creek18 cm | |
4. Gore Mountain18 cm | |
5. Sugarbush Resort17 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen17 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley15 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain15 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl15 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat23 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands22 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain22 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Vail18 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek17 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain13 cm | |
9. Snowmass13 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort13 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak26 cm | |
2. June Mountain24 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain24 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 Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant15 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort11 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe 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 Valley1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 cm | |