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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb38 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort32 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain31 cm | |
5. White Pass31 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker29 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows17 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge17 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor14 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb38 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort32 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Revelstoke8 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort6 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Wilmot, Afton Alps, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Wilmot5 cm | |
3. Afton Alps5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
8. The Highlands3 cm | |
9. Mad River3 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf4 cm | |
3. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain3 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen3 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
10. Camelback3 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood and Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood8 cm | |
2. Heavenly8 cm | |
3. Mt Rose5 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Homewood0 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
2. Alta2 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
4. Snowbird2 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance1 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
8. 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. Breckenridge2 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Buttermilk1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. 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 Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. 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- | |