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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain21" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
3. Timberline Lodge15" | |
4. White Pass14" | |
5. Stevens Pass13" | |
6. Mt Bachelor12" | |
7. Silver Mountain11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
10. Bluewood9" | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin8" | |
4. Vail8" | |
5. Ski Cooper7" | |
6. Winter Park6" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
8. Keystone6" | |
9. Breckenridge6" | |
10. Snowmass4" | |
3. 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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
2. Mount Snow5" | |
3. Titus Mountain4" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
9. Loon Mountain4" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain5" | |
2. Alta5" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
6. Snowbird5" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Heavenly6" | |
4. Kirkwood6" | |
5. June Mountain5" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. China Peak1" | |
10. Sugar Bowl1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Heavenly6" | |
4. Kirkwood6" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. Sugar Bowl1" | |
10. Homewood0" | |
7. 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 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain3" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
9. Lake Louise2" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. Mt Crescent0" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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- | |