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 42", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb42" | |
2. Grouse Mountain37" | |
4. Mt. Baker21" | |
6. Crystal Mountain20" | |
7. White Pass20" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
9. Revelstoke16" | |
10. Cypress Mountain13" | |
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 42", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb42" | |
2. Grouse Mountain37" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
6. Revelstoke16" | |
7. Cypress Mountain13" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Mt Rose10" | |
5. Homewood10" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
9. Sugar Bowl10" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley5" | |
2. Hunter Mountain5" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
5. Loon Mountain4" | |
6. Laurel Mountain4" | |
9. Belleayre Mountain3" | |
10. Killington3" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird2" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
7. Powder Mountain2" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Blue Mountain0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
3. Beaver Creek0" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Vail0" | |
8. Winter Park0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
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- | |