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 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mt. Baker12" | |
4. Crystal Mountain12" | |
5. White Pass12" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows6" | |
8. Timberline Lodge6" | |
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 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Camelback2" | |
4. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
6. Sugarloaf2" | |
7. Mountain Creek1" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort1" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. Wilmot2" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Boyne Mountain2" | |
8. The Highlands2" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
8. Mont Tremblant0" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood2" | |
2. Mt Rose2" | |
3. Heavenly1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Beaver Creek1" | |
3. Breckenridge1" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
7. Winter Park0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Purgatory Resort0" | |
8. 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. Alta0" | |
2. Brighton Resort0" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
5. Snowbird0" | |
7. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
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. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
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- | |