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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1. California

The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Donner Ski Ranch28"
2. Heavenly26"
3. Kirkwood26"
4. Dodge Ridge26"
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe26"
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park24"
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24"
8. Boreal Mountain Resort22"
9. Homewood22"
10. Northstar California Resort22"

2. Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Donner Ski Ranch28"
2. Heavenly26"
3. Kirkwood26"
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort26"
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe26"
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24"
7. Boreal Mountain Resort22"
8. Homewood22"
9. Northstar California Resort22"
10. Palisades Tahoe22"

3. Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park24"
2. Cypress Mountain20"
3. Mount Seymour Resort20"
4. Brundage Mountain Resort18"
5. Mt. Baker17"
6. Summit at Snoqualmie16"
7. Mt Hood Meadows15"
8. Timberline Lodge15"
9. Willamette Pass15"
10. Mt Bachelor15"

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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Cypress Mountain20"
2. Mount Seymour Resort20"
3. Grouse Mountain12"
4. Whistler Blackcomb10"
5. Revelstoke9"
6. RED Mountain Resort8"
7. Whitewater Ski Resort5"
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5"
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort4"
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort4"

5. Utah

The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Snowbasin Resort15"
2. Powder Mountain15"
3. Park City Mountain Resort7"
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area7"
5. Alta4"
6. Snowbird4"
7. Sundance4"
8. Brighton Resort4"
9. Deer Valley Resort4"
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4"

6. 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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. China Peak19"
2. June Mountain17"
3. Mammoth Mountain17"
4. Bear Mountain-
5. Mountain High-
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts-
7. Snow Summit-
8. Snow Valley-

7. 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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Mount Snow5"
2. Stratton5"
3. Crotched4"
4. Bromley Mountain3"
5. Attitash3"
6. Cranmore Mountain Resort3"
7. Wildcat Mountain3"
8. Loon Mountain3"
9. BigRock Mountain3"
10. Waterville Valley3"

8. Eastern Canada

The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort3"
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3"
3. Mont Tremblant3"
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix2"
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1"
6. Blue Mountain1"
7. Horseshoe Resort0"
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0"

9. Midwest

The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Mount Bohemia2"
2. The Highlands2"
3. Boyne Mountain1"
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area1"
5. Afton Alps1"
6. Wilmot0"
7. Boston Mills Brandywine0"
8. Alpine Valley0"
9. Sundown Mountain0"
10. Mad River0"

10. Colorado

The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Steamboat4"
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort1"
3. Winter Park1"
4. Arapahoe Basin1"
5. Beaver Creek0"
6. Ski Cooper0"
7. Vail0"
8. Aspen Highlands0"
9. Aspen Mountain0"
10. Copper Mountain Resort0"

11. 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.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Snowshoe Mountain0"
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.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Pajarito Mountain-
2. Taos Ski Valley-
3. Angel Fire Resort-
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort-
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.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Arizona Snowbowl-
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley-
3. Sunrise Park Resort-