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 4 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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb47 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain42 cm | |
3. White Pass42 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker37 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain32 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort22 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
9. Schweitzer21 cm | |
10. 49 Degrees North21 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb47 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain32 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort22 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
8. Revelstoke18 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain10 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
6. Killington7 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
10. Mount Snow6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wilmot7 cm | |
3. Afton Alps5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
8. The Highlands2 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
8. Keystone3 cm | |
9. Breckenridge2 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
4. Sundance0 cm | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 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- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 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- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 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- | |
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 4 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |