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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb108 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort101 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain101 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain73 cm | |
5. White Pass73 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker62 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort55 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort53 cm | |
9. Revelstoke42 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain33 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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb108 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort101 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain101 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort55 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort53 cm | |
6. Revelstoke42 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain33 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort26 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort25 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort21 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort50 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch50 cm | |
3. Kirkwood31 cm | |
4. Mt Rose31 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe30 cm | |
6. Homewood29 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl27 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Hunter Mountain, and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain13 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain12 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley12 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
6. Killington10 cm | |
7. Mount Snow10 cm | |
8. Windham Mountain Club9 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. 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 Peak6 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Sundance, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
2. Sundance4 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
5. Alta3 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Snowbird3 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. 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. Wintergreen8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation, Sundown Mountain, Terry Peak Ski Area, The Highlands, Alpine Valley, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
2. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. The Highlands2 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Afton Alps2 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Winter Park0 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Keystone0 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- | |