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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska107 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor32 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
5. Hoodoo23 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass20 cm | |
8. White Pass18 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area18 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
3. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain13 cm | |
3. Alta10 cm | |
4. Snowbird10 cm | |
5. Sundance10 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crested Butte Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
4. Steamboat10 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Snowmass7 cm | |
10. Telluride7 cm | |
6. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly13 cm | |
2. Kirkwood13 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge9 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Hidden Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley10 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
9. Liberty Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek18 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks14 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley12 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
6. The Highlands5 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
9. Mad River3 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort18 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain25 cm | |
2. Wintergreen17 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain2 cm | |
5. Snow Summit2 cm | |
6. Snow Valley2 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Apache, Taos Ski Valley, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache4 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |