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 104 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain105 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort76 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb74 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain64 cm | |
5. White Pass64 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker59 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor49 cm | |
8. Hoodoo46 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass43 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
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 104 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain105 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort76 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb74 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain32 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort19 cm | |
8. Revelstoke19 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort15 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort13 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 61 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch60 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort60 cm | |
3. Kirkwood37 cm | |
4. Mt Rose37 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
6. Homewood35 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe35 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort35 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl35 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Snowbird8 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
8. Sundance7 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
6. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
8. Pleasant Mountain5 cm | |
9. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort4 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20 cm | |
3. China Peak10 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Breckenridge3 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Vail1 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain12 cm | |
2. Wintergreen11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 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 Recreation3 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
5. Horseshoe 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- | |