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 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain86 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort86 cm | |
3. Alyeska75 cm | |
4. White Pass73 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker59 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor59 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain58 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie53 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies 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 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain86 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort86 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort49 cm | |
6. Revelstoke28 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort15 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly28 cm | |
2. Kirkwood28 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge28 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort26 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
7. June Mountain21 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain21 cm | |
9. China Peak21 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly28 cm | |
2. Kirkwood28 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort26 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort23 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort16 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort16 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Eagle Point Resort14 cm | |
6. Alta12 cm | |
7. Snowbird12 cm | |
8. Sundance12 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain11 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain12 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Steamboat9 cm | |
9. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
10. Snowmass7 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
8. Burke Mountain7 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
8. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain21 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain21 cm | |
3. China Peak21 cm | |
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 Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Boston Mills Brandywine, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps1 cm | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |