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 140 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor139 cm | |
2. Hoodoo77 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain75 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort75 cm | |
5. White Pass72 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass70 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows69 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge69 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain62 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie61 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 76 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain75 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort75 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort45 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain40 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly27 cm | |
2. Kirkwood27 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort27 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Homewood20 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
4. 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 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly27 cm | |
2. Kirkwood27 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge22 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Homewood20 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort19 cm | |
6. Alta18 cm | |
7. Snowbird18 cm | |
8. Sundance18 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat22 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort20 cm | |
3. Buttermilk14 cm | |
4. Crested Butte Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Vail11 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain9 cm | |
7. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak16 cm | |
2. June Mountain15 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain15 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunday River and Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunday River7 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley3 cm | |
4. Attitash2 cm | |
5. Cranmore Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Pleasant Mountain2 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain1 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
9. BigRock Mountain1 cm | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors1 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |