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 Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort42" | |
4. Heavenly41" | |
5. Kirkwood41" | |
6. June Mountain39" | |
8. Sugar Bowl36" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
10. Dodge Ridge35" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort42" | |
4. Heavenly41" | |
5. Kirkwood41" | |
7. Sugar Bowl36" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
9. Homewood34" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe32" | |
3. 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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain20" | |
2. Mt. Baker17" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
5. Stevens Pass16" | |
6. Mt Bachelor15" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Willamette Pass13" | |
10. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain17" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
3. Alta11" | |
4. Brighton Resort11" | |
6. Snowbird11" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. 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 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain16" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
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 39", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain39" | |
2. China Peak27" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow8" | |
2. Stratton8" | |
3. Killington7" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
7. Mount Sunapee6" | |
8. Crotched5" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Steamboat, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Steamboat4" | |
3. Snowmass4" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Beaver Creek1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Buttermilk0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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- | |