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 124 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor124 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass83 cm | |
3. Hoodoo79 cm | |
4. White Pass63 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain58 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie57 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows54 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge54 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin48 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
2. 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort38 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch32 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
5. Heavenly26 cm | |
6. Kirkwood26 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Homewood22 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort22 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe22 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch32 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge28 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort27 cm | |
5. Heavenly26 cm | |
6. Kirkwood26 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Homewood22 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort22 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe22 cm | |
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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb36 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. Revelstoke17 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort25 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area20 cm | |
8. Alta18 cm | |
9. Snowbird18 cm | |
10. Sundance18 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat38 cm | |
2. Winter Park19 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin19 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area18 cm | |
5. Keystone18 cm | |
6. Vail16 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper14 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak15 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
4. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps2 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow3 cm | |
2. Stratton3 cm | |
3. Bromley Mountain2 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain1 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort1 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley1 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont Tremblant, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain- | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
3. 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- | |