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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 127 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska127 cm | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie14 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker11 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain9 cm | |
9. White Pass8 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows8 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
6. Winter Park8 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin8 cm | |
8. Snowmass8 cm | |
9. Vail8 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain9 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
3. Revelstoke8 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain6 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort6 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area24 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
4. Afton Alps4 cm | |
5. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. The Highlands3 cm | |
8. Mad River3 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
3. Alta4 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
5. Snowbird4 cm | |
6. Sundance4 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft10 cm | |
2. Ski Apache8 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
7. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain7 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
10. 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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |