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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. White Pass43 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain41 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort33 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort30 cm | |
8. Revelstoke23 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort19 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort33 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort30 cm | |
5. Revelstoke23 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort17 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort14 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 Mountain13 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
3. Hunter Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain6 cm | |
7. Killington6 cm | |
8. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
9. Sunday River6 cm | |
10. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Mt Brighton, Afton Alps, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Wilmot3 cm | |
9. Mad River3 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Winter Park3 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
6. Keystone3 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Breckenridge2 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. 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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
9. 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. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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- | |