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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska106 cm | |
2. White Pass28 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor27 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain22 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
8. Hoodoo18 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area17 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort17 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort16 cm | |
2. Heavenly14 cm | |
3. Kirkwood14 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe12 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly14 cm | |
2. Kirkwood14 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge12 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe12 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort5 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Springs Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort11 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley11 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain10 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
9. Liberty Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Alta8 cm | |
4. Snowbird8 cm | |
5. Sundance8 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek19 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks12 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley9 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
6. The Highlands5 cm | |
7. Mad River4 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Steamboat11 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
9. Winter Park6 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
9. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort16 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain24 cm | |
2. Wintergreen16 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain11 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
11. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
3. China Peak4 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
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- | |