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 42", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska42" | |
2. White Pass11" | |
3. Mt Bachelor11" | |
4. Cypress Mountain10" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
6. Crystal Mountain8" | |
7. Willamette Pass7" | |
8. Hoodoo7" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort7" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly6" | |
3. Kirkwood6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Dodge Ridge5" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Grouse Mountain4" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Hidden Valley4" | |
5. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Laurel Mountain4" | |
7. Titus Mountain4" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
10. Cannon Mountain2" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Alta3" | |
4. Snowbird3" | |
5. Sundance3" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Brighton Resort2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
7. 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. Paoli Peaks5" | |
3. Hidden Valley3" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Steamboat4" | |
3. Aspen Highlands3" | |
4. Aspen Mountain3" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. Winter Park2" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9" | |
2. Wintergreen6" | |
3. Beech Mountain4" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Snow Valley0" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
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- | |