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 Heavenly, Kirkwood, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly67 cm | |
2. Kirkwood67 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort67 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe65 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort60 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort57 cm | |
7. Homewood57 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort57 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe57 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl57 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly67 cm | |
2. Kirkwood67 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge65 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe65 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort60 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort57 cm | |
7. Homewood57 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort57 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe57 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl57 cm | |
3. 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie46 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows39 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge39 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass39 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor38 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke22 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort39 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain37 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Alta10 cm | |
6. Snowbird10 cm | |
7. Sundance10 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak48 cm | |
2. June Mountain43 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain43 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow12 cm | |
2. Stratton12 cm | |
3. Crotched9 cm | |
4. Attitash8 cm | |
5. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
7. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
8. Mount Sunapee8 cm | |
9. Killington7 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Afton Alps3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
5. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Vail1 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |