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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
4. Crystal Mountain25" | |
5. White Pass25" | |
6. Mt. Baker23" | |
7. Mt Bachelor19" | |
8. Hoodoo18" | |
9. Willamette Pass17" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
5. Cypress Mountain13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Revelstoke7" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort24" | |
3. Kirkwood14" | |
4. Mt Rose14" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Homewood14" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
9. Sugar Bowl14" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Snowbird3" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Sundance3" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain4" | |
2. Laurel Mountain3" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
5. Loon Mountain3" | |
6. Sugarloaf3" | |
7. Hidden Valley2" | |
8. Pleasant Mountain2" | |
9. Whitetail Resort2" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain8" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Purgatory Resort2" | |
4. Breckenridge1" | |
6. Beaver Creek1" | |
7. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
10. Vail0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Wintergreen4" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
8. Boyne Mountain0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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- | |