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 97 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska97 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor44 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
5. White Pass32 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain29 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area24 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort24 cm | |
9. Bluewood20 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass19 cm | |
2. 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb13 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Springs Mountain Resort16 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley14 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort13 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort13 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain11 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
9. Liberty Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat16 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
5. Vail10 cm | |
6. Keystone10 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley21 cm | |
2. Snow Creek21 cm | |
3. Paoli Peaks15 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
6. The Highlands5 cm | |
7. Mad River4 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
10. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
3. Heavenly10 cm | |
4. Kirkwood10 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Homewood7 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Powder Mountain, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
2. Alta10 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
4. Snowbird10 cm | |
5. Sundance10 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
2. Heavenly10 cm | |
3. Kirkwood10 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge9 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Homewood7 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort24 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain13 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix9 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain19 cm | |
2. Wintergreen17 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain10 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
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- | |