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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor62 cm | |
2. Willamette Pass49 cm | |
3. Hoodoo48 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows48 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge48 cm | |
8. White Pass34 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker32 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain28 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain28 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
5. Revelstoke20 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort9 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, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort24 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area20 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain20 cm | |
8. Alta17 cm | |
9. Snowbird17 cm | |
10. Sundance17 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
2. Heavenly22 cm | |
3. Kirkwood22 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge19 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 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 Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
2. Heavenly22 cm | |
3. Kirkwood22 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17 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. Steamboat28 cm | |
2. Crested Butte Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort17 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
5. Vail15 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands12 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain12 cm | |
8. Winter Park12 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
10. Snowmass12 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak12 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. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
7. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
4. Mountain Creek1 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley1 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain0 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley0 cm | |
9. Jay Peak Resort0 cm | |
10. Belleayre Mountain0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
11. 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. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |