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 49", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge49" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
3. Heavenly45" | |
4. Kirkwood45" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort31" | |
8. Homewood31" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe31" | |
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 49", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort47" | |
3. Heavenly45" | |
4. Kirkwood45" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort31" | |
8. Homewood31" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe31" | |
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 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park20" | |
4. Mt Bachelor17" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
6. Grouse Mountain15" | |
7. White Pass15" | |
8. Bogus Basin15" | |
9. Mt. Baker14" | |
10. Willamette Pass14" | |
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 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain 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 30", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak30" | |
2. June Mountain29" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
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 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Brighton Resort8" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
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" | |
3. Pico Mountain4" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
5. Waterville Valley4" | |
6. Bromley Mountain4" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
8. Loon Mountain4" | |
9. Cannon Mountain4" | |
10. Attitash4" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
3. Winter Park0" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
5. Aspen Highlands0" | |
6. Aspen Mountain0" | |
7. Powderhorn0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
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- | |