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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker12" | |
2. Crystal Mountain11" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Stevens Pass8" | |
9. Mission Ridge6" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort6" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Sugar Bowl8" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
8. Kirkwood6" | |
9. Homewood5" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Revelstoke9" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Killington, Pico Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain3" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
5. Mount Snow3" | |
6. Stratton3" | |
7. Cannon Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Mad River Glen3" | |
10. Bolton Valley3" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Sundown Mountain3" | |
3. Wilmot3" | |
4. Mad River2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Winter Park2" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
5. Vail1" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. China Peak2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
10. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
3. Alta0" | |
4. Brighton Resort0" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
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 ICON 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |