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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 42", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska42" | |
2. Mt Bachelor13" | |
3. Cypress Mountain10" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
5. Hoodoo9" | |
7. Willamette Pass8" | |
8. White Pass7" | |
9. Crystal Mountain7" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area7" | |
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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Grouse Mountain4" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly5" | |
3. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Powder Mountain5" | |
3. Alta4" | |
4. Snowbird4" | |
5. Sundance4" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
8. Brighton Resort3" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Beaver Creek4" | |
4. Steamboat4" | |
5. Aspen Highlands4" | |
6. Aspen Mountain4" | |
7. Silverton Mountain3" | |
9. Snowmass3" | |
10. Telluride3" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly5" | |
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Dodge Ridge4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Hidden Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bolton Valley4" | |
3. Hidden Valley4" | |
6. Laurel Mountain3" | |
7. Titus Mountain3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
10. Cannon Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek7" | |
2. Paoli Peaks6" | |
3. Hidden Valley5" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10" | |
2. Wintergreen7" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain1" | |
5. Snow Summit1" | |
6. Snow Valley1" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Apache, Taos Ski Valley, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
7. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |