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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain30" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
5. Heavenly23" | |
6. Kirkwood23" | |
9. Sugar Bowl20" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
2. 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 29", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe26" | |
4. Heavenly23" | |
5. Kirkwood23" | |
8. Sugar Bowl20" | |
9. Homewood9" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta19" | |
3. Snowbird19" | |
4. Brighton Resort19" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort16" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Powder Mountain12" | |
8. Sundance12" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort22" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
3. Bogus Basin12" | |
4. Willamette Pass10" | |
5. Mt Bachelor8" | |
6. Bluewood8" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
10. Hoodoo6" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain7" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
5. Cannon Mountain6" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
8. Titus Mountain6" | |
9. Mad River Glen6" | |
10. Bolton Valley6" | |
6. 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 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain30" | |
2. China Peak13" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Snowmass5" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Vail3" | |
7. Aspen Highlands2" | |
8. Aspen Mountain2" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
10. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
6. Cypress Mountain3" | |
7. Revelstoke3" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. Afton Alps4" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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- | |