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 White Pass and Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. White Pass54 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain53 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker33 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge31 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows30 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain18 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain13 cm | |
3. Killington12 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley9 cm | |
7. Catamount Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Mount Snow9 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee8 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
3. Kirkwood9 cm | |
4. Homewood7 cm | |
5. Mt Rose7 cm | |
6. Heavenly7 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. The Highlands7 cm | |
4. Afton Alps7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Wilmot2 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Winter Park2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Buttermilk0 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
4. Sundance3 cm | |
5. Alta1 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Snowbird1 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Wintergreen0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear 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 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- | |