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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb34" | |
2. Grouse Mountain31" | |
4. Crystal Mountain27" | |
5. White Pass27" | |
6. Mt. Baker24" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
9. Mt Bachelor13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb34" | |
2. Grouse Mountain31" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
6. Revelstoke12" | |
7. Cypress Mountain11" | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort11" | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort16" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Mt Rose10" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
6. Homewood10" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
9. Sugar Bowl9" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort9" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
2. Hunter Mountain5" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
4. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. Mount Snow3" | |
6. Mount Sunapee3" | |
7. Waterville Valley3" | |
9. Sugarloaf2" | |
10. Hidden Valley2" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
9. Sundance2" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Beaver Creek0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain3" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
11. 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- | |
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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |