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 Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly71 cm | |
2. Kirkwood71 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge69 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe69 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park61 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort58 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
8. June Mountain54 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain54 cm | |
10. China Peak52 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort73 cm | |
2. Heavenly71 cm | |
3. Kirkwood71 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe69 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort58 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
8. Homewood39 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort39 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park61 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin42 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass30 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort30 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort25 cm | |
6. Hoodoo17 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows13 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge13 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain54 cm | |
3. China Peak52 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain17 cm | |
4. Bretton Woods17 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort16 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
9. Sunday River13 cm | |
10. Sugarloaf13 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne15 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix11 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot18 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
4. The Highlands11 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Afton Alps2 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain11 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Alta4 cm | |
9. Snowbird4 cm | |
10. Sundance4 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. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Buttermilk4 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch4 cm | |
6. Snowmass4 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |