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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb56 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain31 cm | |
4. White Pass31 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort23 cm | |
8. Revelstoke22 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
10. Schweitzer20 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb56 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort23 cm | |
6. Revelstoke22 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hunter Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Sugarloaf, Killington, Mount Snow, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, and Mad River Glen to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain8 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
3. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
5. Killington7 cm | |
6. Mount Snow7 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wilmot and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. Afton Alps6 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. The Highlands4 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Blue Mountain, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Rose, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Rose6 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch5 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
7. Kirkwood1 cm | |
8. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
9. Heavenly0 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 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. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
9. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |