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 29", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor29" | |
2. Hoodoo22" | |
3. Willamette Pass18" | |
4. Cypress Mountain18" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
7. Bogus Basin15" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
9. Timberline Lodge14" | |
10. White Pass12" | |
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 18", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
3. Grouse Mountain10" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Powder Mountain9" | |
3. Brighton Resort9" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Sundance6" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly8" | |
2. Kirkwood8" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly8" | |
2. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Dodge Ridge7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
5. Vail6" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Beaver Creek4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
7. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mt Crescent1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Laurel Mountain0" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
5. Hidden Valley0" | |
6. Bousquet Mountain0" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort0" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort0" | |
9. Gore Mountain0" | |
10. Hunter Mountain0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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- | |