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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain40" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort40" | |
3. Mt Bachelor33" | |
4. Mt. Baker29" | |
5. White Pass25" | |
6. Grouse Mountain24" | |
7. Alyeska23" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie22" | |
10. Crystal Mountain22" | |
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 40", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain40" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort40" | |
3. Grouse Mountain24" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
6. Revelstoke12" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
3. Dodge Ridge9" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Heavenly9" | |
6. Kirkwood9" | |
7. China Peak8" | |
8. June Mountain7" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Heavenly9" | |
6. Kirkwood9" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort9" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
4. Powder Mountain9" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
4. Aspen Highlands5" | |
5. Aspen Mountain5" | |
7. Vail4" | |
8. Monarch Mountain4" | |
9. Silverton Mountain4" | |
10. Purgatory Resort4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Bretton Woods, Jay Peak Resort, Burke Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain3" | |
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Bretton Woods3" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
6. Burke Mountain3" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
8. 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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak8" | |
2. June Mountain7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Alpine Valley0" | |
4. Afton Alps- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |