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 Crystal Mountain and White Pass to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain57 cm | |
2. White Pass57 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor38 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker33 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort33 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge33 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows32 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort29 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort33 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort29 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort16 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort20 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
3. Kirkwood17 cm | |
4. Mt Rose17 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14 cm | |
6. Homewood14 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe14 cm | |
8. Heavenly12 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain14 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
5. Mount Snow11 cm | |
6. Killington11 cm | |
7. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
10. Stratton9 cm | |
5. 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 Bohemia10 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Afton Alps5 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Wilmot2 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Winter Park2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
4. Sundance3 cm | |
5. Alta1 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Snowbird1 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Wintergreen0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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. China Peak1 cm | |
2. June Mountain0 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
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- | |