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 109 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb109 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain95 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort89 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker53 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort52 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain50 cm | |
7. White Pass50 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort44 cm | |
9. Revelstoke40 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain34 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 109 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb109 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain95 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort89 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort52 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort44 cm | |
6. Revelstoke40 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain34 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort24 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort21 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort42 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch42 cm | |
3. Kirkwood27 cm | |
4. Mt Rose27 cm | |
5. Homewood26 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe26 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort26 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl26 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort26 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley14 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
5. Hunter Mountain13 cm | |
6. Killington10 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf10 cm | |
8. Windham Mountain Club10 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird5 cm | |
2. Alta5 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
9. Sundance4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain17 cm | |
2. Wintergreen9 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. The Highlands3 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
8. Afton Alps2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Snowmass1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
10. Keystone1 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 |
|---|---|
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- | |