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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Stevens Pass11" | |
5. Mt. Baker10" | |
6. Schweitzer7" | |
7. Silver Mountain6" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
9. Mt Bachelor6" | |
10. Willamette Pass5" | |
2. 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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
5. Revelstoke4" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
3. Titus Mountain3" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
5. Loon Mountain3" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Mount Snow3" | |
9. Belleayre Mountain3" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
2. Bear Mountain2" | |
3. Snow Summit2" | |
4. Snow Valley2" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
7. Mountain High2" | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
10. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride3" | |
2. Silverton Mountain3" | |
3. Wolf Creek3" | |
4. Purgatory Resort2" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
6. Keystone1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Winter Park0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, Mountain High, and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain2" | |
2. Snow Summit2" | |
3. Snow Valley2" | |
4. Mountain High2" | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
6. June Mountain0" | |
7. China Peak- | |
8. Mammoth Mountain- | |
8. 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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly0" | |
10. Kirkwood0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache0" | |
11. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Brian Head Resort0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. Alta- | |
6. Brighton Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |