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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass45 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
5. White Pass39 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows37 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin36 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain33 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
2. Heavenly41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood41 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge34 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe34 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
8. Homewood27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
2. Heavenly41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood41 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe34 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort33 cm | |
7. Mt Rose27 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
9. Homewood27 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain33 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb33 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
10. Lake Louise11 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bromley Mountain, Mount Snow, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Whiteface Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mad River Glen, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bromley Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mount Snow13 cm | |
3. Stratton13 cm | |
4. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl12 cm | |
6. Whiteface Mountain12 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley12 cm | |
10. Gore Mountain11 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
4. Alta9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Sundance9 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak6 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort13 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride6 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
7. Powderhorn0 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 cm | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Wilmot1 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
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. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |