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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor44 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain33 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area31 cm | |
4. White Pass31 cm | |
5. Hoodoo30 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass21 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain21 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort18 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Titus Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley19 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain17 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort17 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort16 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain16 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain16 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
10. Killington14 cm | |
3. 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 Resort25 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone19 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain15 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix12 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16 cm | |
2. Kirkwood16 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
7. Mt Rose10 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Homewood9 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly16 cm | |
2. Kirkwood16 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge13 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Homewood9 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort11 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Ski Cooper, Copper Mountain Resort, and Buttermilk to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper10 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Buttermilk9 cm | |
5. Vail8 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
9. Winter Park7 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley16 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
5. Seven Oaks Recreation6 cm | |
6. Mt Crescent6 cm | |
7. The Highlands5 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
10. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort 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. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Alta3 cm | |
9. Snowbird3 cm | |
10. Sundance3 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
3. China Peak1 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. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |