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 40", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor40" | |
2. Willamette Pass36" | |
3. Mt. Baker30" | |
4. Crystal Mountain25" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows24" | |
7. Timberline Lodge24" | |
8. Magic Mountain Resort23" | |
9. Stevens Pass21" | |
10. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta25" | |
2. Brighton Resort25" | |
4. Snowbird25" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort25" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort25" | |
7. Sundance24" | |
8. Powder Mountain18" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort18" | |
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 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
6. Sugar Bowl14" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
8. June Mountain12" | |
9. Heavenly12" | |
10. Kirkwood12" | |
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 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
6. Sugar Bowl14" | |
7. Heavenly12" | |
8. Kirkwood12" | |
9. Homewood11" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
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 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
5. Revelstoke9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Cypress Mountain4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12" | |
2. Snowmass9" | |
5. Vail5" | |
7. Ski Cooper4" | |
8. Aspen Highlands4" | |
9. Aspen Mountain4" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12" | |
2. China Peak8" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
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. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
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- | |