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 8 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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor26" | |
2. Willamette Pass23" | |
3. Stevens Pass21" | |
4. Mt. Baker18" | |
5. Silver Mountain17" | |
6. Grouse Mountain16" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
8. Crystal Mountain15" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
10. Timberline Lodge14" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta20" | |
2. Brighton Resort20" | |
4. Snowbird20" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort20" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort19" | |
7. Sundance18" | |
8. Powder Mountain13" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort12" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
3. June Mountain9" | |
4. Dodge Ridge9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Sugar Bowl9" | |
9. Heavenly8" | |
10. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 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" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Cypress Mountain5" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
6. Sugar Bowl9" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
8. Kirkwood8" | |
9. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12" | |
2. Snowmass9" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin8" | |
5. Vail8" | |
7. Winter Park7" | |
8. Ski Cooper7" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
10. Keystone6" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain5" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
5. Mad River Glen4" | |
6. Bolton Valley4" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
8. Cannon Mountain4" | |
9. Loon Mountain4" | |
10. BigRock Mountain4" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley5" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 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 Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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 8 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |