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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain33 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort33 cm | |
4. White Pass31 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie30 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain27 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass25 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass22 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
10. Alyeska22 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow21 cm | |
2. Stratton21 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort20 cm | |
4. Killington19 cm | |
5. Okemo Mountain Resort19 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort18 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf18 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort18 cm | |
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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain33 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort33 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain15 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Revelstoke9 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort24 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain15 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix13 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne12 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone12 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area8 cm | |
5. Keystone8 cm | |
6. Vail7 cm | |
7. Winter Park7 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
6. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Alta6 cm | |
8. Snowbird6 cm | |
9. Sundance6 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley14 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
4. The Highlands5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Snow Creek2 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park7 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge4 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Homewood3 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |