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 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor24" | |
2. Willamette Pass20" | |
3. Hoodoo17" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows17" | |
5. Timberline Lodge17" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
7. Cypress Mountain12" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
9. White Pass11" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area10" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort10" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
6. Powder Mountain7" | |
7. Alta6" | |
8. Snowbird6" | |
9. Sundance6" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. 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 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Grouse Mountain6" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. Revelstoke4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Vail7" | |
4. Aspen Highlands6" | |
5. Aspen Mountain6" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
7. Keystone5" | |
9. Winter Park4" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Dodge Ridge6" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pleasant Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Waterville Valley4" | |
6. Wachusett Mountain3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
9. Mount Sunapee3" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Boston Mills Brandywine, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. 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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
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. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |