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 35", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor35" | |
2. Cypress Mountain33" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie27" | |
5. Willamette Pass26" | |
6. White Pass25" | |
7. Alyeska24" | |
8. Crystal Mountain24" | |
9. Hoodoo23" | |
10. Stevens Pass22" | |
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 33", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain33" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
4. Grouse Mountain19" | |
6. Revelstoke11" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge13" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
3. Heavenly10" | |
4. Kirkwood10" | |
6. China Peak10" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. June Mountain9" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort7" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13" | |
3. Heavenly10" | |
4. Kirkwood10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. 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" | |
5. Powder Mountain7" | |
6. Alta7" | |
7. Snowbird7" | |
8. Sundance7" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Vail, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Vail6" | |
5. Steamboat5" | |
6. Beaver Creek5" | |
7. Aspen Highlands5" | |
8. Aspen Mountain5" | |
9. Monarch Mountain5" | |
10. Ski Cooper4" | |
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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, Wildcat Mountain, Burke Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley3" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
5. Bretton Woods3" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
7. Burke Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
10. Waterville Valley2" | |
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, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
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 Snowbowl0" | |