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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker12" | |
2. Cypress Mountain11" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
5. Mt Bachelor9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
7. White Pass8" | |
8. Timberline Lodge7" | |
9. Schweitzer7" | |
10. Grouse Mountain7" | |
2. 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 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain11" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain7" | |
5. Revelstoke6" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Lake Louise2" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Stratton6" | |
4. Hunter Mountain6" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain5" | |
7. Killington4" | |
10. Jiminy Peak4" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
4. Bear Mountain2" | |
5. Snow Summit2" | |
6. Snow Valley2" | |
7. Mountain High2" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
6. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, and Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
2. Bear Mountain2" | |
3. Snow Summit2" | |
4. Snow Valley2" | |
5. Mountain High2" | |
6. June Mountain0" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. 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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
2. Mt Rose1" | |
4. Homewood1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Heavenly1" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride2" | |
2. Wolf Creek2" | |
3. Silverton Mountain1" | |
4. Purgatory Resort1" | |
5. Winter Park0" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Breckenridge0" | |
8. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort and Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort1" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. Powder Mountain0" | |
5. Alta- | |
6. Brighton Resort- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |