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 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain46" | |
3. Mt. Baker32" | |
4. Crystal Mountain30" | |
5. White Pass30" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort26" | |
8. Cypress Mountain26" | |
9. Mt Bachelor14" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
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 46", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain46" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort26" | |
5. Cypress Mountain26" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood12" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
4. Mt Rose12" | |
5. Homewood10" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
7. Heavenly9" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort6" | |
2. Brian Head Resort5" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
4. Sundance3" | |
5. Alta3" | |
6. Brighton Resort3" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Snowbird3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain4" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
4. Mad River Glen3" | |
5. Bolton Valley3" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
8. Killington3" | |
10. Stratton3" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Eldora Mountain Resort, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Vail, Wolf Creek, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2" | |
2. Breckenridge2" | |
5. Snowmass2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Wolf Creek2" | |
8. Steamboat2" | |
9. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
8. 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 Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
4. Afton Alps0" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |