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 Pass19" | |
3. Hoodoo19" | |
4. Cypress Mountain19" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
7. Timberline Lodge19" | |
8. White Pass13" | |
9. Mt. Baker12" | |
10. Grouse Mountain11" | |
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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. Revelstoke8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
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, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort10" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
7. Powder Mountain8" | |
8. Alta7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly9" | |
3. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Dodge Ridge8" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
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 Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly9" | |
3. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
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. Vail6" | |
6. Aspen Highlands5" | |
7. Aspen Mountain5" | |
8. Winter Park5" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
10. Snowmass5" | |
7. 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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Crescent1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Laurel Mountain0" | |
4. Mountain Creek0" | |
5. Hidden Valley0" | |
6. Titus Mountain0" | |
8. Bolton Valley0" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort0" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mont-Sainte-Anne 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. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
11. 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. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |