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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor61 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass50 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows46 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge46 cm | |
5. Hoodoo39 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area33 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie31 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort30 cm | |
10. White Pass29 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort30 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Revelstoke12 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort10 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort19 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort19 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort19 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain17 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Alta12 cm | |
8. Snowbird12 cm | |
9. Sundance12 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat26 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort17 cm | |
3. Vail16 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands14 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain14 cm | |
6. Keystone14 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area13 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort12 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek12 cm | |
10. Winter Park11 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow17 cm | |
2. Stratton17 cm | |
3. Killington11 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Ski Area11 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort11 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly15 cm | |
2. Kirkwood15 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge14 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
7. June Mountain9 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
9. China Peak8 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park5 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly15 cm | |
2. Kirkwood15 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe14 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10 cm | |
7. Mt Rose8 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Homewood4 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Calabogie Peaks Resort12 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech 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. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
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- | |