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 122 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain121 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort78 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb70 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain46 cm | |
5. White Pass46 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain41 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass38 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor37 cm | |
10. Hoodoo37 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 122 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain121 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort78 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb70 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain41 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort21 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Revelstoke17 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort11 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort43 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch43 cm | |
3. Kirkwood28 cm | |
4. Mt Rose28 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
6. Homewood28 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe28 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl27 cm | |
4. 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort, Sundance, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
8. Sundance8 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 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 Mountain9 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
8. Cranmore Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Killington3 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
3. Breckenridge7 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowmass4 cm | |
6. Vail4 cm | |
7. Buttermilk4 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain4 cm | |
7. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain19 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Wintergreen9 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation, Afton Alps, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
2. Afton Alps2 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant0 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
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- | |