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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly26" | |
2. Dodge Ridge26" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
5. China Peak19" | |
6. Kirkwood16" | |
7. Homewood15" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
10. Sugar Bowl15" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly26" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort26" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
5. Kirkwood16" | |
6. Homewood15" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
9. Sugar Bowl15" | |
10. Mt Rose15" | |
3. 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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
4. Grouse Mountain16" | |
5. Mt. Baker16" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
7. Timberline Lodge14" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
9. Bogus Basin14" | |
10. Hoodoo13" | |
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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
6. Alta4" | |
7. Brighton Resort4" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
9. Snowbird4" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Crotched to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow4" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
3. Crotched4" | |
4. Attitash3" | |
6. BigRock Mountain3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
10. Bromley Mountain2" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak19" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
4. Vail1" | |
5. Winter Park0" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Wolf Creek0" | |
8. Aspen Highlands0" | |
9. Aspen Mountain0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
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" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |