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 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor28" | |
2. Willamette Pass22" | |
3. Hoodoo20" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
5. Timberline Lodge15" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie14" | |
7. White Pass13" | |
8. Cypress Mountain12" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area12" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
7. Alta5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. 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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Grouse Mountain7" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. Revelstoke4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Vail6" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
4. Keystone6" | |
7. Winter Park4" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
9. Aspen Highlands4" | |
10. Aspen Mountain4" | |
5. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly5" | |
3. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
7. Homewood3" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
10. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly5" | |
3. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
6. Homewood3" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Mt Rose3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
2. Killington4" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
5. Mad River Glen3" | |
6. Titus Mountain3" | |
7. Pico Mountain3" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
9. Ragged Mountain3" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. The Highlands5" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |