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 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb87 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain68 cm | |
5. White Pass68 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker62 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort44 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor33 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows32 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 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb87 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort44 cm | |
6. Revelstoke30 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort27 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood25 cm | |
4. Mt Rose25 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe25 cm | |
6. Homewood24 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe24 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort24 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain12 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
5. Mount Snow7 cm | |
6. Mount Sunapee7 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
8. Cranmore Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
9. Sundance5 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain14 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Winter Park2 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
7. Keystone2 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
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- | |