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 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor74 cm | |
2. Hoodoo55 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass47 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin37 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows37 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge37 cm | |
10. White Pass32 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain27 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
6. Revelstoke20 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort25 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
8. Alta14 cm | |
9. Snowbird14 cm | |
10. Sundance14 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly19 cm | |
2. Kirkwood19 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort19 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Homewood16 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl16 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly19 cm | |
2. Kirkwood19 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge18 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Homewood16 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort16 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe16 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl16 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat35 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort17 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Vail14 cm | |
6. Buttermilk12 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area12 cm | |
8. Snowmass12 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak16 cm | |
2. June Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain12 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain1 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley1 cm | |
6. Bousquet Mountain1 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort0 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort0 cm | |
9. Gore Mountain0 cm | |
10. Hunter Mountain0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
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- | |