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 Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass62 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor48 cm | |
5. Hoodoo42 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin42 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows35 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie34 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge39 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe39 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort37 cm | |
5. Heavenly37 cm | |
6. Kirkwood37 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort26 cm | |
8. Homewood26 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort26 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe26 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe39 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort37 cm | |
4. Heavenly37 cm | |
5. Kirkwood37 cm | |
6. Mt Rose28 cm | |
7. Diamond Peak Ski Resort28 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort26 cm | |
9. Homewood26 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort26 cm | |
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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort56 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
6. Revelstoke25 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort16 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bolton Valley, Hunter Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, and Ski Butternut to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount Snow8 cm | |
3. Stratton8 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
5. Hunter Mountain7 cm | |
6. Catamount Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Ski Butternut6 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
10. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Afton Alps4 cm | |
4. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. 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 Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
5. Snowmass1 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
8. Buttermilk1 cm | |
9. Granby Ranch1 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain0 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. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |