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 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor17" | |
2. Crystal Mountain13" | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area12" | |
4. White Pass12" | |
5. Hoodoo12" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
7. Stevens Pass8" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
9. Willamette Pass7" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort7" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Titus Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley7" | |
2. Titus Mountain7" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
6. Loon Mountain6" | |
8. Waterville Valley6" | |
9. Cannon Mountain6" | |
10. Killington6" | |
3. 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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
3. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
7. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. Mt Rose4" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
5. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6" | |
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Dodge Ridge5" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain5" | |
2. Cypress Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort3" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Ski Cooper, Copper Mountain Resort, and Buttermilk to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Ski Cooper4" | |
4. Buttermilk4" | |
5. Vail3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands3" | |
7. Aspen Mountain3" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
9. Winter Park3" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Mt Crescent2" | |
7. The Highlands2" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
4. Powder Mountain2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
8. Alta1" | |
9. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
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- | |