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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
3. Willamette Pass18" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
5. White Pass15" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
7. Mt Bachelor14" | |
8. Bogus Basin14" | |
9. Mt. Baker14" | |
10. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly16" | |
3. Kirkwood16" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
5. Dodge Ridge13" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Homewood11" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly16" | |
3. Kirkwood16" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13" | |
7. Mt Rose11" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
9. Homewood11" | |
10. Northstar California Resort11" | |
4. 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 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
3. Grouse Mountain13" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
5. Revelstoke10" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Lake Louise4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bromley Mountain, Mount Snow, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Whiteface Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mad River Glen, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bromley Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Snow5" | |
3. Stratton5" | |
4. Pico Mountain5" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
7. Cannon Mountain5" | |
8. Mad River Glen5" | |
9. Bolton Valley5" | |
10. Gore Mountain4" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Alta4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
6. Sundance4" | |
8. Brighton Resort2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
7. 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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain7" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0" | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride2" | |
2. Purgatory Resort2" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain1" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Monarch Mountain0" | |
7. Powderhorn0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |