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 Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly28" | |
2. Kirkwood28" | |
3. Dodge Ridge27" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park24" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
8. June Mountain21" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain21" | |
10. China Peak21" | |
2. 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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort29" | |
2. Heavenly28" | |
3. Kirkwood28" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Homewood15" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park24" | |
2. Bogus Basin16" | |
3. Willamette Pass12" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort10" | |
6. Hoodoo7" | |
7. Cypress Mountain6" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
10. Timberline Lodge5" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain21" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain21" | |
3. China Peak21" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
2. Loon Mountain7" | |
3. Cannon Mountain7" | |
4. Bretton Woods7" | |
5. Waterville Valley6" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
8. Bolton Valley6" | |
9. Sunday River5" | |
10. Sugarloaf5" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
7. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot7" | |
2. Boyne Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Bohemia5" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Mt Brighton3" | |
6. Sundown Mountain2" | |
8. Afton Alps1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
9. 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", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain5" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
8. Alta2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
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" | |
4. Buttermilk2" | |
5. Granby Ranch1" | |
6. Snowmass1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |