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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
4. Mt. Baker14" | |
5. Crystal Mountain12" | |
6. White Pass12" | |
7. Cypress Mountain10" | |
8. Mt Bachelor10" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows9" | |
10. Timberline Lodge9" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
4. Cypress Mountain10" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood8" | |
2. Mt Rose8" | |
3. Heavenly7" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
7. Homewood4" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Titus Mountain, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Whiteface Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Stratton, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
4. Titus Mountain3" | |
5. Mad River Glen3" | |
6. Bolton Valley3" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
8. Blue Hills Ski Area3" | |
9. Killington3" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Afton Alps1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. 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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Beaver Creek1" | |
3. Breckenridge1" | |
4. Snowmass0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
7. Aspen Highlands0" | |
8. Aspen Mountain0" | |
9. Buttermilk0" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort1" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
3. Alta0" | |
4. Brighton Resort0" | |
5. Powder Mountain0" | |
6. Snowbird0" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
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- | |