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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort52 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort43 cm | |
3. Heavenly40 cm | |
4. Kirkwood40 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort37 cm | |
6. Homewood37 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
10. Mt Rose37 cm | |
2. 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie46 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows36 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge36 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin35 cm | |
10. Hoodoo32 cm | |
3. 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. Heavenly40 cm | |
3. Kirkwood40 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort37 cm | |
5. Homewood37 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch37 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge37 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
5. Revelstoke27 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Alta10 cm | |
8. Snowbird10 cm | |
9. Sundance10 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow10 cm | |
2. Stratton10 cm | |
3. BigRock Mountain7 cm | |
4. Crotched6 cm | |
5. Windham Mountain Club6 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
7. Magic Mountain Ski Area6 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain6 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
10. Berkshire East6 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. Afton Alps4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
9. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
5. Snowmass2 cm | |
6. Vail1 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
10. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
11. 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |