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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort36" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
3. June Mountain32" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
6. Sugar Bowl24" | |
7. Heavenly24" | |
8. Kirkwood24" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort36" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
5. Sugar Bowl24" | |
6. Heavenly24" | |
7. Kirkwood24" | |
9. Homewood12" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alta, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta19" | |
3. Snowbird19" | |
4. Brighton Resort19" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort16" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Powder Mountain12" | |
8. Sundance12" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort22" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
3. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Willamette Pass10" | |
5. Mt Bachelor9" | |
6. Bluewood9" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
10. Hoodoo7" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Loon Mountain and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain9" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
3. Cannon Mountain8" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
7. Sunday River7" | |
8. Waterville Valley7" | |
9. Bretton Woods7" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain6" | |
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 32", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain32" | |
2. China Peak13" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Snowmass5" | |
4. Ski Cooper4" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
7. Vail3" | |
8. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Winter Park3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands2" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
6. Cypress Mountain3" | |
7. Revelstoke3" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant3" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Afton Alps4" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
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- | |