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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb49 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain34 cm | |
3. White Pass34 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
7. Revelstoke21 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort21 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
10. 49 Degrees North20 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
5. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort21 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort21 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Killington, Stratton, Okemo Mountain Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bromley Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington10 cm | |
2. Stratton9 cm | |
3. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl9 cm | |
5. Bromley Mountain9 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain9 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Wilmot, Afton Alps, Mt Brighton, 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 Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Wilmot6 cm | |
3. Afton Alps5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
9. The Highlands3 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt Rose, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, 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. Heavenly3 cm | |
2. Kirkwood3 cm | |
3. Mt Rose2 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Alta0 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
6. Snowbird0 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
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- | |