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 6 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 6 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 53", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly53" | |
2. Kirkwood53" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
7. June Mountain38" | |
9. Sugar Bowl38" | |
10. Dodge Ridge37" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 53", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly53" | |
2. Kirkwood53" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
8. Sugar Bowl38" | |
9. Homewood33" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe32" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Crystal Mountain and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain19" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort17" | |
4. Mt. Baker17" | |
5. Grouse Mountain16" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
7. Stevens Pass16" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
10. Mt Bachelor14" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain21" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort17" | |
3. Alta12" | |
5. Snowbird12" | |
6. Brighton Resort12" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 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 6 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain38" | |
2. China Peak19" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
4. Bear Mountain2" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Mountain High- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow6" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Mount Sunapee4" | |
5. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
9. Killington4" | |
10. Pico Mountain4" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk5" | |
2. Aspen Highlands5" | |
3. Aspen Mountain5" | |
4. Wolf Creek4" | |
5. Snowmass4" | |
7. Steamboat4" | |
8. Purgatory Resort4" | |
10. Telluride2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 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 6 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 6 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |