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 112 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska111 cm | |
2. Lookout Pass Ski Area5 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
6. Revelstoke4 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker4 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie2 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Thunder Ridge, Catamount Mountain Resort, and Ski Butternut to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Thunder Ridge10 cm | |
2. Catamount Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Ski Butternut9 cm | |
4. Bousquet Mountain8 cm | |
5. Crotched8 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee8 cm | |
8. Mohawk Mountain8 cm | |
9. Wachusett Mountain8 cm | |
10. Mount Southington8 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
2. The Highlands12 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort and SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Revelstoke4 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Mount Norquay4 cm | |
6. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, Keystone, Vail, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Steamboat3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Winter Park2 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Keystone2 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Ski Apache1 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
6. Alta0 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
10. Snowbird0 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- | |