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 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch83 cm | |
2. Mt Rose64 cm | |
3. Heavenly62 cm | |
4. Kirkwood62 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort61 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe53 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
9. Homewood39 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort39 cm | |
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 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch83 cm | |
2. Heavenly62 cm | |
3. Kirkwood62 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge53 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe53 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
7. June Mountain42 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain42 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
10. Homewood39 cm | |
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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin51 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park39 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort32 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort24 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area21 cm | |
9. Hoodoo20 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor19 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort24 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort15 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort15 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort23 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
10. Lake Louise6 cm | |
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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain42 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain42 cm | |
3. China Peak36 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash9 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort9 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain8 cm | |
9. Pleasant Mountain8 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain8 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat16 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
4. Snowmass5 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Keystone3 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Wilmot3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
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 cm | |
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- | |