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 40", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain40" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort39" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe36" | |
7. Sugar Bowl31" | |
8. Heavenly29" | |
9. Kirkwood29" | |
10. Homewood27" | |
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 39", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort39" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe36" | |
6. Sugar Bowl31" | |
7. Heavenly29" | |
8. Kirkwood29" | |
9. Homewood27" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe21" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta13" | |
2. Brighton Resort13" | |
4. Snowbird13" | |
5. Powder Mountain12" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Sundance8" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin20" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort9" | |
4. Willamette Pass8" | |
5. Crystal Mountain7" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
7. Timberline Lodge5" | |
8. Mt Bachelor5" | |
9. White Pass5" | |
10. Grouse Mountain4" | |
5. 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 40", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain40" | |
2. China Peak23" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain7" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
3. Cannon Mountain6" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
5. Sunday River6" | |
6. Titus Mountain5" | |
9. Bretton Woods5" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 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. Snowmass4" | |
3. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Aspen Highlands2" | |
8. Aspen Mountain2" | |
9. Buttermilk2" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Cypress Mountain, and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain4" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
3. Cypress Mountain4" | |
4. Revelstoke4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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- | |