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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker32 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain31 cm | |
5. White Pass31 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort30 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows16 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge16 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor16 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort14 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort30 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Revelstoke11 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort6 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
2. Camelback6 cm | |
3. Jack Frost Big Boulder6 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
6. Sugarloaf4 cm | |
7. Mountain Creek4 cm | |
8. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
9. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Afton Alps5 cm | |
4. Wilmot5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
8. The Highlands4 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood6 cm | |
2. Mt Rose5 cm | |
3. Heavenly3 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
3. Breckenridge1 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Winter Park0 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
9. Keystone0 cm | |
10. Purgatory Resort0 cm | |
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. Alta1 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Snowbird1 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
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. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
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- | |