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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb81 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain52 cm | |
3. White Pass52 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain50 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker48 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort40 cm | |
7. Revelstoke31 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows27 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge27 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 81 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb81 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain50 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort40 cm | |
4. Revelstoke31 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort17 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
4. Killington11 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley11 cm | |
6. Mount Snow11 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area9 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Kirkwood, Mt Rose, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood5 cm | |
2. Mt Rose5 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort3 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 Bohemia9 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain16 cm | |
2. Wintergreen9 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
4. Sundance5 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. 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 Resort4 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Winter Park1 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
8. Keystone1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Breckenridge0 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- | |