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 5 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 5 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor24" | |
2. Willamette Pass20" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
4. Timberline Lodge18" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area13" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
8. Cypress Mountain12" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
10. White Pass11" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Grouse Mountain6" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort4" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Powder Mountain7" | |
7. Alta5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Aspen Highlands6" | |
5. Aspen Mountain6" | |
6. Keystone5" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
9. Beaver Creek5" | |
10. Winter Park4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow7" | |
2. Stratton7" | |
3. Killington4" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
8. Loon Mountain4" | |
9. Waterville Valley4" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Dodge Ridge6" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. China Peak3" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. Mt Rose3" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
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 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. 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 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |