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 Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge117 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe117 cm | |
3. Heavenly113 cm | |
4. Kirkwood113 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
6. China Peak72 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch70 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort70 cm | |
9. Homewood70 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort70 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 117 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe117 cm | |
2. Heavenly113 cm | |
3. Kirkwood113 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort100 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch70 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort70 cm | |
8. Homewood70 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort70 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe70 cm | |
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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park61 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort45 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie41 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge39 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass39 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor38 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows35 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort9 cm | |
5. 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 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak72 cm | |
2. June Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain56 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort31 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
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 Snow11 cm | |
2. Stratton11 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
5. Killington9 cm | |
6. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Attitash9 cm | |
8. Cranmore Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Bromley Mountain9 cm | |
10. Bousquet Mountain8 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 Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Afton Alps3 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort1 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |