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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain67 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort41 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain38 cm | |
6. White Pass34 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor26 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain22 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows21 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge21 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain67 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort41 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain22 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort16 cm | |
6. Revelstoke15 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort8 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Rose31 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe19 cm | |
3. Kirkwood19 cm | |
4. Heavenly19 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch18 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort15 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
2. Jack Frost Big Boulder7 cm | |
3. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
4. Killington6 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Camelback6 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Wilmot, Boston Mills Brandywine, Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Wilmot5 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
7. The Highlands4 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
2. June Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak9 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
2. Steamboat4 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Buttermilk2 cm | |
7. Breckenridge1 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Winter Park0 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Snowbird1 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. 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. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. 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 Snowbowl0 cm | |