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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor71 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass56 cm | |
3. Hoodoo52 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows39 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge39 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie36 cm | |
7. White Pass32 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain31 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort31 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area31 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort20 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort20 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort20 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Alta12 cm | |
8. Snowbird12 cm | |
9. Sundance12 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
3. 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 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain31 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort31 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort11 cm | |
8. Revelstoke10 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat26 cm | |
2. Vail16 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area14 cm | |
4. Keystone14 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort13 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Winter Park11 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin11 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge10 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Homewood8 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Homewood8 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
10. Mt Rose8 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain15 cm | |
2. Killington9 cm | |
3. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
7. Pico Mountain7 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
9. Ragged Mountain7 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
2. The Highlands13 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
7. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. June Mountain5 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
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- | |