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 127 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska128 cm | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows5 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge5 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie2 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. White Pass1 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat16 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
5. Vail8 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
8. Buttermilk7 cm | |
9. Winter Park6 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
7. Mount Snow6 cm | |
8. Stratton6 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area19 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia15 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
4. The Highlands11 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Afton Alps3 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Snowbird, Sundance, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6 cm | |
2. Snowbird6 cm | |
3. Sundance6 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe12 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ski Apache2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin9 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Lake Louise1 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Mount Norquay1 cm | |
7. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
8. Revelstoke1 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |