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 27", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska27" | |
2. Mt Bachelor20" | |
3. Willamette Pass14" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Crystal Mountain13" | |
6. White Pass12" | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Stevens Pass10" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Titus Mountain, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bolton Valley7" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
4. Mount Snow7" | |
5. Stratton7" | |
6. Titus Mountain7" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
9. Loon Mountain6" | |
10. Killington5" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
4. Aspen Highlands5" | |
5. Aspen Mountain5" | |
7. Vail5" | |
8. Winter Park4" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
10. Beaver Creek4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
4. Alta5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
6. Sundance5" | |
7. Brighton Resort4" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. 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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain5" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek8" | |
2. Hidden Valley7" | |
3. Alpine Valley6" | |
4. Paoli Peaks4" | |
5. Boyne Mountain4" | |
6. The Highlands3" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Mad River2" | |
10. Mount Bohemia2" | |
7. 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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
3. Homewood3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Mt Rose3" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
3. Homewood3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Dodge Ridge3" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Kirkwood2" | |
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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. 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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |