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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska16" | |
2. Cypress Mountain6" | |
3. Mt. Baker6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain6" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
6. Bluewood5" | |
7. Crystal Mountain5" | |
9. Stevens Pass4" | |
10. Silver Mountain4" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain4" | |
2. Hidden Valley4" | |
3. Laurel Mountain4" | |
6. Bromley Mountain4" | |
9. Cannon Mountain3" | |
10. Wachusett Mountain3" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Grouse Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Revelstoke3" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Winter Park, Eldora Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Powderhorn, Copper Mountain Resort, Vail, Beaver Creek, Loveland Ski Area, Keystone, Snowmass, Ski Cooper, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
2. Steamboat1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
7. Buttermilk1" | |
9. Powderhorn1" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain2" | |
4. Wintergreen1" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta0" | |
2. Brighton Resort0" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
5. Snowbird0" | |
7. Sundance0" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |