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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb107 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain95 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort86 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain68 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker53 cm | |
6. White Pass50 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort44 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort44 cm | |
9. Revelstoke39 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain34 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 107 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb107 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain95 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort86 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort44 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort44 cm | |
6. Revelstoke39 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain34 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort24 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort23 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort21 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch42 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
3. Mt Rose27 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe26 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort26 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl26 cm | |
8. Kirkwood25 cm | |
9. Homewood24 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort23 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 Mountain12 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
7. Windham Mountain Club9 cm | |
8. Belleayre Mountain8 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Sundance4 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14 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 5 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 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 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. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek1 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 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- | |