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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain69 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort58 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb45 cm | |
4. Hoodoo44 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor44 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass42 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
8. White Pass40 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort37 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker31 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch60 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort60 cm | |
3. Kirkwood37 cm | |
4. Mt Rose37 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
6. Homewood35 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe35 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort35 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl35 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain69 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort58 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb45 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort37 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain24 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort10 cm | |
9. Revelstoke10 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbird8 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
8. Sundance7 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20 cm | |
3. China Peak10 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Laurel Mountain and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
4. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
5. Hunter Mountain3 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Camelback3 cm | |
8. Jack Frost Big Boulder2 cm | |
9. Belleayre Mountain2 cm | |
10. Windham Mountain Club2 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain12 cm | |
2. Wintergreen11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Purgatory Resort and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
2. Steamboat4 cm | |
4. Breckenridge3 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Vail1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
10. The Highlands0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant- | |
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- | |