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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska83 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows16 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge16 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie16 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor10 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker9 cm | |
8. White Pass9 cm | |
9. Bluewood8 cm | |
10. Revelstoke8 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
6. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
7. Winter Park8 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin8 cm | |
9. Snowmass6 cm | |
10. Vail6 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area22 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Paoli Peaks7 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
7. Snow Creek6 cm | |
8. Mad River5 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke, Whistler Blackcomb, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke8 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain7 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort6 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Lake Louise3 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Snowbird, Sundance, Snowbasin Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
3. Alta5 cm | |
4. Snowbird5 cm | |
5. Sundance5 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Cannon Mountain, Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain9 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Apache and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache5 cm | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
10. 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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |