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 10 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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain22" | |
2. Stevens Pass15" | |
3. White Pass11" | |
4. Mt. Baker10" | |
5. Alyeska10" | |
6. Silver Mountain9" | |
7. 49 Degrees North9" | |
8. Schweitzer9" | |
9. Grouse Mountain8" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort10" | |
2. Hidden Valley8" | |
3. Laurel Mountain8" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
10. Sugarloaf6" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain8" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
5. Cypress Mountain6" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Steamboat and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
3. Winter Park6" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
5. Keystone5" | |
7. Vail5" | |
8. Ski Cooper4" | |
10. Breckenridge4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain5" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
8. Sundance4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks10" | |
2. Alpine Valley7" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Mt Crescent3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
8. Mad River2" | |
9. Hidden Valley2" | |
10. The Highlands1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Blue Mountain6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant5" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Ski Apache, Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Apache5" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley5" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain4" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft3" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain14" | |
2. Wintergreen4" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, June Mountain, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly2" | |
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. China Peak1" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Sugar Bowl1" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly2" | |
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |