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 124 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge123 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe123 cm | |
3. Heavenly115 cm | |
4. Kirkwood115 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch109 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort108 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort78 cm | |
8. Homewood78 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort78 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe78 cm | |
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 124 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe123 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort119 cm | |
3. Heavenly115 cm | |
4. Kirkwood115 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch109 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort108 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort78 cm | |
8. Homewood78 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort78 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe78 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park52 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor43 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie42 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
7. White Pass38 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin38 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass35 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort12 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort11 cm | |
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 76 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak77 cm | |
2. June Mountain74 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain74 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. 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 to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort32 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort19 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort19 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort19 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
8. Alta12 cm | |
9. Snowbird12 cm | |
10. Sundance12 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow13 cm | |
2. Stratton13 cm | |
3. Pico Mountain11 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl11 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley11 cm | |
6. Bromley Mountain10 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
10. Attitash9 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Afton Alps4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Powderhorn1 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
9. Vail1 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek1 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- | |