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 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska47 cm | |
2. Bluewood1 cm | |
3. 49 Degrees North1 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain- | |
8. Hoodoo- | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Blue Hills Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
2. Blue Hills Ski Area5 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
5. Killington3 cm | |
6. Crotched2 cm | |
7. Catamount Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Liberty Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Bousquet Mountain1 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Granby Ranch, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain- | |
9. Powderhorn- | |
10. Ski Cooper- | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
2. The Highlands10 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
4. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
5. Mad River1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mount Bohemia- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Lake Louise and Banff Sunshine Village to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lake Louise2 cm | |
2. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Revelstoke- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
9. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |