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 Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge46" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe46" | |
3. Heavenly44" | |
4. Kirkwood44" | |
6. China Peak29" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
9. Homewood28" | |
10. Northstar California Resort28" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe46" | |
2. Heavenly44" | |
3. Kirkwood44" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort39" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
8. Homewood28" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe28" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
5. Mt. Baker17" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
7. Timberline Lodge15" | |
8. Willamette Pass15" | |
9. Mt Bachelor15" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
5. Revelstoke8" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
5. 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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak29" | |
2. June Mountain22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts1" | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort12" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
5. Brighton Resort4" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Alta3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
4. Mount Sunapee4" | |
5. Killington4" | |
7. Attitash4" | |
9. Bromley Mountain3" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain3" | |
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. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
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. Winter Park1" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
5. Ski Cooper1" | |
7. Vail0" | |
8. Aspen Highlands0" | |
9. Aspen Mountain0" | |
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 Mountain0" | |
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- | |