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 102 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska101 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
3. Hoodoo19 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass12 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain12 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows12 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge12 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
4. Alta11 cm | |
5. Snowbird11 cm | |
6. Sundance11 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain17 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley13 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
6. Seven Springs Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 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. Powderhorn13 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
10. Winter Park8 cm | |
5. 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 Creek20 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks18 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley16 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
7. Mad River3 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. The Highlands2 cm | |
10. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain4 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort4 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. 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 Mountain23 cm | |
2. Wintergreen17 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
8. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe8 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain7 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort7 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Homewood1 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
8. Mt Rose1 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Heavenly0 cm | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Homewood1 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
7. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
8. Snow Summit0 cm | |
9. Snow Valley0 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
13. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
2. Snow Summit0 cm | |
3. Snow Valley0 cm | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. June Mountain- | |
6. Mammoth Mountain- | |
7. Mountain High- | |