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 33", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor33" | |
2. Crystal Mountain27" | |
3. Willamette Pass26" | |
4. Stevens Pass24" | |
5. Mt. Baker22" | |
6. White Pass21" | |
7. Silver Mountain20" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
9. Timberline Lodge18" | |
10. Bluewood16" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta17" | |
3. Snowbird17" | |
4. Brighton Resort17" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sundance15" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
9. Powder Mountain12" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
3. 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. Sugar Bowl14" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
9. Heavenly10" | |
10. Kirkwood10" | |
4. 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. Sugar Bowl14" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
9. Heavenly10" | |
10. Kirkwood10" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. Revelstoke7" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain 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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9" | |
3. Snowmass8" | |
5. Ski Cooper6" | |
6. Beaver Creek6" | |
7. Winter Park6" | |
9. Vail6" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5" | |
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 Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
3. Loon Mountain1" | |
4. Cannon Mountain1" | |
5. Mount Snow1" | |
7. Stratton0" | |
8. Bretton Woods0" | |
9. Titus Mountain0" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Afton Alps0" | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. 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. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant- | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
6. Horseshoe Resort- | |
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- | |
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- | |