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 5 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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort54 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch54 cm | |
3. Kirkwood40 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe40 cm | |
5. Mt Rose40 cm | |
6. Homewood39 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort38 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl38 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort38 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort45 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass38 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor33 cm | |
6. Hoodoo31 cm | |
7. Bluewood26 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain26 cm | |
9. White Pass26 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort24 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort45 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort22 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Revelstoke6 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain13 cm | |
2. Belleayre Mountain6 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
4. Mount Snow6 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Ski Area5 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
10. Killington3 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
3. Alta3 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Snowbird3 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Sundance3 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Breckenridge, Buttermilk, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Vail, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Breckenridge3 cm | |
3. Buttermilk3 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
7. Snowmass2 cm | |
8. Vail2 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 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- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |