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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor81 cm | |
2. Hoodoo51 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass47 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows40 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge40 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin37 cm | |
10. White Pass32 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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain45 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain27 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
6. Revelstoke19 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort21 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort21 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort21 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
6. Alta16 cm | |
7. Snowbird16 cm | |
8. Sundance16 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly24 cm | |
2. Kirkwood24 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge18 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Homewood13 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly24 cm | |
2. Kirkwood24 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe18 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort14 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Homewood13 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl13 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat27 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Vail11 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands11 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain11 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area9 cm | |
10. Keystone9 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton9 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley Ski Area8 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Mad River5 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain12 cm | |
3. China Peak11 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 Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain2 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort1 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain1 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort0 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley0 cm | |
8. Gore Mountain0 cm | |
9. Hunter Mountain0 cm | |
10. Burke Mountain0 cm | |
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 Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |