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 Mt. Baker, Whistler Blackcomb, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker29" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
4. Revelstoke17" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
6. Bogus Basin13" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
9. Stevens Pass12" | |
10. Crystal Mountain11" | |
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 25", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort25" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch25" | |
4. Sugar Bowl19" | |
5. Homewood16" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
8. Heavenly13" | |
9. Kirkwood13" | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Revelstoke17" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
8. Lake Louise5" | |
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 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
3. Alta6" | |
4. Brighton Resort6" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
7. Snowbird6" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
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 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
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 Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort3" | |
2. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Mountain Creek2" | |
4. Camelback2" | |
5. Thunder Ridge2" | |
6. Hunter Mountain2" | |
10. Mount Southington1" | |
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 Basin2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Mount Bohemia, Mt Crescent, and Seven Oaks Recreation to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Mt Crescent1" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
7. Boyne Mountain0" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
6. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Mont Tremblant0" | |
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- | |