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 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska101 cm | |
2. Silver Mountain2 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Bluewood0 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Schweitzer0 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Yawgoo Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Mount Sunapee, Hunter Mountain, and Windham Mountain Club to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
2. Yawgoo Valley10 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
6. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
7. Hunter Mountain9 cm | |
8. Windham Mountain Club9 cm | |
9. Crotched9 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
4. Winter Park6 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
8. Vail4 cm | |
9. Snowmass4 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain13 cm | |
2. The Highlands11 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Mad River3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Wintergreen4 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird4 cm | |
2. Sundance4 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
9. Alta0 cm | |
10. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Apache, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Apache2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin, Mount Norquay, and Banff Sunshine Village to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
2. Mount Norquay2 cm | |
3. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. Lake Louise0 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort0 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |