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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain43 cm | |
3. White Pass43 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
9. Schweitzer21 cm | |
10. 49 Degrees North21 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb51 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort21 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
8. Revelstoke20 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain11 cm | |
3. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
6. Killington7 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
9. Mount Snow6 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wilmot7 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Afton Alps5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
8. The Highlands3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. 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. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
8. Keystone3 cm | |
9. Breckenridge2 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
4. Sundance0 cm | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |