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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor39" | |
2. Willamette Pass37" | |
3. Mt. Baker31" | |
4. Crystal Mountain26" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows24" | |
6. Timberline Lodge24" | |
8. Stevens Pass20" | |
9. Grouse Mountain20" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowbird18" | |
3. Alta18" | |
4. Brighton Resort18" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort18" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort18" | |
7. Sundance17" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort17" | |
9. Powder Mountain16" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort21" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
4. Sugar Bowl19" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
6. Homewood15" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
10. Heavenly12" | |
4. 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 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort21" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
4. Sugar Bowl19" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
6. Homewood15" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
9. Heavenly12" | |
10. Kirkwood12" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
5. Revelstoke9" | |
6. Cypress Mountain6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13" | |
2. Snowmass9" | |
5. Vail6" | |
6. Ski Cooper6" | |
7. Telluride5" | |
8. Silverton Mountain5" | |
10. Aspen Highlands5" | |
7. 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 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mont Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
12. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |
13. 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |