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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska32" | |
2. Mt Bachelor14" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
4. White Pass13" | |
5. Crystal Mountain11" | |
6. Hoodoo11" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
8. Timberline Lodge10" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area10" | |
10. Bluewood9" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Bolton Valley10" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
4. Titus Mountain8" | |
6. Pico Mountain7" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
8. Mount Snow7" | |
9. Stratton7" | |
10. Killington6" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
4. Vail4" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
6. Keystone4" | |
8. Winter Park4" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
4. 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 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain5" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek8" | |
2. Paoli Peaks7" | |
3. Alpine Valley7" | |
4. Hidden Valley7" | |
5. Boyne Mountain4" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Mt Crescent2" | |
10. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Alta3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
4. Homewood3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Sugar Bowl3" | |
8. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
3. Homewood3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
9. Dodge Ridge1" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. 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", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Wintergreen4" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California 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. China Peak0" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |