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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
2. Heavenly26" | |
3. Kirkwood26" | |
4. Dodge Ridge26" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park24" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
9. Homewood22" | |
10. Northstar California Resort22" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
2. Heavenly26" | |
3. Kirkwood26" | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort26" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
8. Homewood22" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe22" | |
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. Cypress Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
5. Mt. Baker17" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
8. Timberline Lodge15" | |
9. Willamette Pass15" | |
10. Mt Bachelor15" | |
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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
5. Revelstoke9" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
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", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
2. Powder Mountain15" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. Alta4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Brighton Resort4" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4" | |
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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak19" | |
2. June Mountain17" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain17" | |
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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Crotched4" | |
4. Bromley Mountain3" | |
5. Attitash3" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. BigRock Mountain3" | |
10. Waterville Valley3" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
6. Ski Cooper0" | |
7. Vail0" | |
8. Aspen Highlands0" | |
9. Aspen Mountain0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
11. 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" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |