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 Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe51" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort47" | |
5. Heavenly42" | |
6. Kirkwood42" | |
8. Sugar Bowl40" | |
9. June Mountain39" | |
10. Homewood37" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe51" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort47" | |
5. Heavenly42" | |
6. Kirkwood42" | |
8. Sugar Bowl40" | |
9. Homewood37" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe35" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain21" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
3. Mt. Baker17" | |
4. Grouse Mountain16" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
6. Mt Bachelor16" | |
7. Stevens Pass16" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
9. Bogus Basin14" | |
10. Willamette Pass13" | |
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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20" | |
2. Alta16" | |
3. Brighton Resort16" | |
5. Snowbird16" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort14" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
9. Sundance9" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
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 39", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain39" | |
2. China Peak27" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 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 6 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowmass9" | |
3. Steamboat7" | |
4. Aspen Highlands5" | |
5. Aspen Mountain5" | |
6. Wolf Creek4" | |
7. Purgatory Resort4" | |
8. Ski Cooper3" | |
9. Monarch Mountain3" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort3" | |
9. 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" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Terry Peak Ski Area, Afton Alps, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
10. Mt Crescent0" | |
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- | |