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 Crystal Mountain and White Pass to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain28 cm | |
2. White Pass28 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort24 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass15 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort12 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort24 cm | |
2. Revelstoke24 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort12 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort11 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain10 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarloaf, Sugarbush Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mad River Glen, Whiteface Mountain, Waterville Valley, Jay Peak Resort, and Cranmore Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
3. Sugarloaf13 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort13 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain13 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen13 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain13 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley12 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone12 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps0 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent0 cm | |
10. Snow Creek0 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
3. Buttermilk1 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
8. Breckenridge1 cm | |
9. Steamboat1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
2. Sundance1 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
4. Alta0 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Snowbird0 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
9. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 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 |
|---|---|
3. Heavenly- | |
4. Homewood- | |
5. Kirkwood- | |
7. Palisades Tahoe- | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
9. Sugar Bowl- | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch- | |
11. 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- | |