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. 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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort20" | |
3. Heavenly16" | |
4. Kirkwood16" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
6. Homewood15" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
9. Sugar Bowl15" | |
10. Mt Rose15" | |
2. 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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
4. Grouse Mountain16" | |
5. Mt. Baker16" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
7. Timberline Lodge14" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
9. Bogus Basin14" | |
10. Hoodoo13" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly16" | |
3. Kirkwood16" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
5. Homewood15" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
8. Sugar Bowl15" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
10. Dodge Ridge14" | |
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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
4. Brighton Resort4" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
7. Alta4" | |
8. Snowbird4" | |
9. Sundance4" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. 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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow4" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
3. BigRock Mountain3" | |
4. Crotched2" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
8. Bromley Mountain2" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
10. Berkshire East2" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
9. 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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Snowmass1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Winter Park0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Wolf Creek0" | |
11. 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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |