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 130 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor130 cm | |
2. White Pass89 cm | |
3. Hoodoo78 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows75 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge75 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain69 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort69 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass68 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain66 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie56 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 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain69 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort69 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb47 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort46 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain40 cm | |
6. Revelstoke23 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly29 cm | |
2. Kirkwood29 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge26 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort25 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Homewood18 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort18 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly29 cm | |
2. Kirkwood29 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort25 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort24 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Homewood18 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort18 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe18 cm | |
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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort19 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort19 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort19 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain18 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort17 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
8. Alta12 cm | |
9. Snowbird12 cm | |
10. Sundance12 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat17 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Buttermilk12 cm | |
4. Crested Butte Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain11 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Vail9 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain8 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
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 Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Waterville Valley, and BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunday River3 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf3 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley2 cm | |
4. BigRock Mountain1 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain1 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain1 cm | |
8. Pleasant Mountain1 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods1 cm | |
10. Killington0 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps2 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley- | |
6. Boyne Mountain- | |
7. The Highlands- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain- | |
5. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
12. 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 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |