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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
2. Mt Rose25" | |
3. Heavenly24" | |
4. Kirkwood24" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort24" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe21" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
9. Homewood15" | |
10. Northstar California Resort15" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
2. Heavenly24" | |
3. Kirkwood24" | |
4. Dodge Ridge21" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe21" | |
7. June Mountain16" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
10. Homewood15" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin20" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
5. Cypress Mountain9" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
7. Grouse Mountain9" | |
9. Hoodoo8" | |
10. Mt Bachelor8" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Powder Mountain8" | |
4. Brighton Resort6" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
8. Alta3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
3. Grouse Mountain9" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
10. Lake Louise2" | |
6. 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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
3. China Peak14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash4" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain3" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
7. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Bromley Mountain3" | |
9. Pleasant Mountain3" | |
10. Pico Mountain3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
3. Granby Ranch2" | |
4. Snowmass2" | |
5. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
9. Keystone1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
10. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
11. 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" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |