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 25", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass25" | |
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
4. Mt Bachelor19" | |
5. Hoodoo17" | |
6. Bogus Basin16" | |
7. Grouse Mountain16" | |
8. Mt. Baker14" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge15" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
5. Heavenly14" | |
6. Kirkwood14" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Homewood10" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
4. Heavenly14" | |
5. Kirkwood14" | |
6. Mt Rose11" | |
7. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Homewood10" | |
10. Northstar California Resort10" | |
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 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
8. Alta3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain3" | |
2. Mount Snow3" | |
3. Stratton3" | |
4. Bolton Valley3" | |
5. Hunter Mountain3" | |
7. Ski Butternut3" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
9. Loon Mountain2" | |
10. Sugarloaf2" | |
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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
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 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- | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
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 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- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
4. Beaver Creek0" | |
5. Snowmass0" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
7. Wolf Creek0" | |
8. Buttermilk0" | |
9. Granby Ranch0" | |
10. Monarch Mountain0" | |
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" | |
2. Snowshoe 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- | |