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 48", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
5. Sugar Bowl43" | |
6. June Mountain42" | |
8. Heavenly40" | |
9. Kirkwood40" | |
10. Homewood39" | |
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 48", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch48" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
5. Sugar Bowl43" | |
7. Heavenly40" | |
8. Kirkwood40" | |
9. Homewood39" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe38" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park23" | |
2. Bogus Basin21" | |
3. Crystal Mountain19" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
5. Mt. Baker16" | |
6. Mt Bachelor16" | |
7. Stevens Pass16" | |
8. Grouse Mountain15" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
10. Willamette Pass13" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta19" | |
2. Brighton Resort19" | |
4. Snowbird19" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
6. Powder Mountain16" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Sundance11" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
5. 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 42", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain42" | |
2. China Peak31" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain17" | |
4. Bear Mountain1" | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Cypress Mountain9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stratton and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton7" | |
2. Mount Snow7" | |
4. Bromley Mountain6" | |
5. Loon Mountain6" | |
7. Killington6" | |
8. Pico Mountain6" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
10. Mount Sunapee5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Snowmass8" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
8. Vail3" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
10. Buttermilk2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
11. 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- | |
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 6 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |