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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker30 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort27 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie26 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor23 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
7. White Pass20 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge18 cm | |
9. Schweitzer18 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain17 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort27 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
5. Revelstoke15 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
10. Lake Louise4 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort16 cm | |
2. Mount Snow15 cm | |
3. Stratton15 cm | |
4. Hunter Mountain14 cm | |
5. Belleayre Mountain12 cm | |
6. Windham Mountain Club11 cm | |
7. Killington11 cm | |
8. Okemo Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Jiminy Peak10 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. 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 Park8 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain5 cm | |
5. Snow Summit5 cm | |
6. Snow Valley5 cm | |
7. Mountain High4 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Homewood1 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
6. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe6 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, and Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain5 cm | |
3. Snow Summit5 cm | |
4. Snow Valley5 cm | |
5. Mountain High4 cm | |
6. June Mountain0 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
2. Mt Rose3 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Homewood1 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
8. Heavenly1 cm | |
9. Kirkwood1 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride5 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain2 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
5. Winter Park1 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Breckenridge1 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Keystone0 cm | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort and Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
5. Alta- | |
6. Brighton Resort- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |