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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb87 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. White Pass68 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker62 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain52 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort38 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge32 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb87 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain78 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort38 cm | |
6. Revelstoke30 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort27 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Mt Rose25 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
4. Kirkwood5 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
7. Homewood4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 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. Hunter Mountain12 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley9 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
6. Killington7 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
8. Camelback6 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
10. Laurel Mountain6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird8 cm | |
2. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
6. Sundance5 cm | |
7. Alta1 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Keystone2 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 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 Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. 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 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- | |
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 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |