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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt. Baker31" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb27" | |
4. Revelstoke20" | |
5. Crystal Mountain18" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
9. Stevens Pass13" | |
10. Mt Bachelor12" | |
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 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
4. Sugar Bowl20" | |
5. Homewood16" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
9. Heavenly12" | |
10. Kirkwood12" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb27" | |
3. Revelstoke20" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
8. Lake Louise8" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Powder Mountain7" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10" | |
2. China Peak6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
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 Camelback, Whitetail Resort, Hunter Mountain, Jack Frost Big Boulder, Jiminy Peak, Bousquet Mountain, Mohawk Mountain, Berkshire East, Mount Southington, Catamount Mountain Resort, Ski Butternut, and Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Camelback2" | |
2. Whitetail Resort2" | |
3. Hunter Mountain2" | |
5. Jiminy Peak2" | |
6. Bousquet Mountain2" | |
7. Mohawk Mountain2" | |
8. Berkshire East2" | |
9. Mount Southington2" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Vail0" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Sundown Mountain1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. 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- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |