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 38", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska38" | |
2. Mt Bachelor18" | |
3. Cypress Mountain15" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
5. White Pass13" | |
6. Crystal Mountain11" | |
9. Bluewood8" | |
10. Stevens Pass8" | |
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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley5" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
5. Laurel Mountain4" | |
6. Titus Mountain4" | |
8. Bolton Valley4" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort3" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
3. Aspen Highlands4" | |
4. Aspen Mountain4" | |
5. Vail4" | |
6. Keystone4" | |
7. Beaver Creek4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
10. Ski Cooper3" | |
5. 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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley8" | |
2. Snow Creek8" | |
3. Paoli Peaks6" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
7. Mad River2" | |
9. Mt Crescent1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Heavenly4" | |
4. Kirkwood4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Powder Mountain, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Powder Mountain4" | |
4. Snowbird4" | |
5. Sundance4" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Brighton Resort3" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
2. Heavenly4" | |
3. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
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 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Wintergreen7" | |
3. Beech Mountain4" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
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" | |
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- | |