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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor65 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
4. Hoodoo38 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain32 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie29 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker28 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge26 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows25 cm | |
2. 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain32 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
5. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain17 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain16 cm | |
3. Mad River Glen14 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
5. Gore Mountain14 cm | |
6. Pico Mountain14 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl14 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley13 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch15 cm | |
2. Mt Rose9 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Homewood2 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch15 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park5 cm | |
3. Heavenly4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Dodge Ridge2 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Homewood2 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone 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 Mountain6 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Mt Brighton, Mount Bohemia, and Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Snow Creek4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort7 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek7 cm | |
2. Telluride5 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
5. Winter Park1 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Keystone0 cm | |
10. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
7. Alta0 cm | |
8. Snowbird0 cm | |
9. Sundance0 cm | |
10. Brighton Resort- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl5 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort4 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |