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 38", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge38" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
3. Heavenly36" | |
4. Kirkwood36" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort25" | |
8. Homewood25" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe25" | |
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 38", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
2. Heavenly36" | |
3. Kirkwood36" | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort34" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort25" | |
8. Homewood25" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe25" | |
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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin20" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
5. Cypress Mountain9" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
7. Grouse Mountain9" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
9. Hoodoo7" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows7" | |
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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Powder Mountain9" | |
4. Brighton Resort8" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
7. Alta5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. 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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain19" | |
3. China Peak15" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
3. Grouse Mountain9" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
5. Revelstoke3" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Stratton, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Waterville Valley, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Ascutney Outdoors, and Magic Mountain Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain3" | |
2. Mount Snow3" | |
3. Stratton3" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
5. Loon Mountain3" | |
6. Bromley Mountain3" | |
7. Pico Mountain3" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
9. Waterville Valley3" | |
10. Killington3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Granby Ranch3" | |
4. Powderhorn2" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Winter Park1" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Wilmot1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mt Crescent0" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
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 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- | |