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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor20" | |
2. Crystal Mountain19" | |
3. Stevens Pass18" | |
4. Mt. Baker17" | |
5. Grouse Mountain15" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
7. Silver Mountain14" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
9. Timberline Lodge13" | |
10. Willamette Pass13" | |
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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
4. Snowbird10" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Powder Mountain8" | |
8. Sundance8" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. 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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Cypress Mountain8" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
4. 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" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
6. Ski Cooper5" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Keystone4" | |
10. Beaver Creek4" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. June Mountain4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Mt Rose2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain5" | |
3. Sunday River3" | |
4. Mount Snow3" | |
5. Stratton3" | |
6. Sugarloaf3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
10. Killington3" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
3. Blue Mountain7" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. The Highlands0" | |
10. 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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |