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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. June Mountain4" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska14" | |
4. Mt. Baker3" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
8. Revelstoke2" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
10. Bluewood2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. Homewood2" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. June Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain2" | |
5. Snow Summit2" | |
6. Snow Valley2" | |
7. Mountain High2" | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area8" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Paoli Peaks0" | |
10. Mt Crescent0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Killington, and Pico Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
3. Hidden Valley2" | |
4. Laurel Mountain2" | |
5. Loon Mountain2" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
9. Cannon Mountain2" | |
10. Mount Snow2" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
5. Vail2" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
7. Keystone2" | |
8. Ski Cooper2" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Lake Louise1" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Powder Mountain1" | |
4. Alta1" | |
5. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |