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 32", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor32" | |
2. Hoodoo20" | |
3. Willamette Pass18" | |
4. Cypress Mountain18" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
7. Timberline Lodge16" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
9. Bogus Basin15" | |
10. White Pass12" | |
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 18", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
3. Grouse Mountain10" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Revelstoke7" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort8" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
4. Powder Mountain8" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
6. Alta6" | |
7. Snowbird6" | |
8. Sundance6" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly9" | |
2. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Dodge Ridge7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
10. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly9" | |
2. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
10. Sugar Bowl5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
5. Vail4" | |
6. Aspen Highlands4" | |
7. Aspen Mountain4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
10. Keystone4" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton4" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Mad River2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
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 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain1" | |
4. Laurel Mountain0" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort0" | |
7. Hidden Valley0" | |
8. Gore Mountain0" | |
9. Hunter Mountain0" | |
10. Burke Mountain0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |