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 114 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor115 cm | |
2. Hoodoo90 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass78 cm | |
4. White Pass60 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain50 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort50 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain49 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows46 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge46 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie44 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge31 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe31 cm | |
3. Heavenly31 cm | |
4. Kirkwood31 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Homewood19 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe19 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe31 cm | |
2. Heavenly31 cm | |
3. Kirkwood31 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort28 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Homewood19 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort19 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe19 cm | |
4. 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain50 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort50 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
5. Revelstoke20 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort13 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
3. Alta19 cm | |
4. Snowbird19 cm | |
5. Sundance19 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort17 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort17 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort17 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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat33 cm | |
2. Winter Park17 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin17 cm | |
4. Vail16 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area16 cm | |
6. Keystone16 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands14 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain14 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12 cm | |
2. June Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11 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 to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
4. Afton Alps4 cm | |
5. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
7. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain- | |
9. The Highlands- | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Mount Sunapee, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow3 cm | |
2. Stratton3 cm | |
3. Mount Sunapee2 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain0 cm | |
7. BigRock Mountain0 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley0 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain0 cm | |
10. Pleasant Mountain0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant- | |
6. Blue Mountain- | |
11. 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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |