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 74 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska74 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
5. White Pass27 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain25 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort24 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area23 cm | |
9. Mission Ridge19 cm | |
10. Hoodoo18 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
7. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Springs Mountain Resort16 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain14 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort13 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley13 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort13 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
7. Liberty Mountain Resort10 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort9 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands13 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain13 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Vail11 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Keystone10 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
10. Snowmass8 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12 cm | |
2. Heavenly12 cm | |
3. Kirkwood12 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Homewood9 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly12 cm | |
2. Kirkwood12 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge11 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Homewood9 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley21 cm | |
2. Snow Creek21 cm | |
3. Paoli Peaks15 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
7. Mad River7 cm | |
8. The Highlands6 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain13 cm | |
4. Alta9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Sundance9 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort24 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain13 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix9 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 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 Mountain22 cm | |
2. Wintergreen11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. 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- | |