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 White Pass and Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. White Pass21" | |
2. Crystal Mountain21" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
4. Mt Bachelor14" | |
5. Grouse Mountain14" | |
6. Mt. Baker13" | |
8. Timberline Lodge12" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
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 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain7" | |
2. Hunter Mountain5" | |
3. Killington5" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
5. Loon Mountain4" | |
6. Waterville Valley3" | |
8. Mount Snow3" | |
9. Mount Sunapee3" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area3" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Homewood3" | |
5. Mt Rose3" | |
6. Heavenly3" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
6. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
6. Winter Park1" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
4. Sundance1" | |
5. Alta0" | |
6. Brighton Resort0" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
9. Snowbird0" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
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- | |