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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
4. Crystal Mountain12" | |
5. White Pass12" | |
6. Mt. Baker11" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows7" | |
8. Timberline Lodge7" | |
9. Mt Bachelor6" | |
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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Revelstoke3" | |
10. Lake Louise1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Camelback to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Camelback3" | |
3. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
4. BigRock Mountain1" | |
5. Sugarloaf1" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
7. Blue Hills Ski Area1" | |
8. Titus Mountain1" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps, Wilmot, Mount Bohemia, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps2" | |
2. Wilmot2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Boyne Mountain1" | |
10. The Highlands1" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly3" | |
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. Mt Rose2" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Mont Tremblant0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
2. Snowbird1" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Sundance0" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Breckenridge1" | |
3. Beaver Creek0" | |
5. Aspen Highlands0" | |
6. Aspen Mountain0" | |
8. Buttermilk0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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 |
|---|---|
3. 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- | |