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 6 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 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb63 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain51 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain41 cm | |
4. White Pass40 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort29 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort25 cm | |
9. Revelstoke23 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor23 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb63 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain51 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort29 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke23 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort22 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort19 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Hunter Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Sugarloaf, Mount Snow, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, and Mad River Glen to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain8 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
3. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
5. Mount Snow7 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
10. Mount Sunapee6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Afton Alps9 cm | |
3. Wilmot8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. The Highlands7 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Kirkwood, Mt Rose, Donner Ski Ranch, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood8 cm | |
2. Mt Rose8 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
5. Homewood7 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe5 cm | |
7. Heavenly5 cm | |
8. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Blue Mountain, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Buttermilk to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Breckenridge2 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
2. Sundance0 cm | |
3. Alta0 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
9. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 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 6 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |