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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt. Baker43" | |
3. Crystal Mountain37" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
5. Stevens Pass23" | |
6. Mt Bachelor21" | |
7. Grouse Mountain18" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
9. White Pass17" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Grouse Mountain18" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Revelstoke12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
8. Cypress Mountain6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe20" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
5. Heavenly16" | |
6. Kirkwood16" | |
7. Homewood14" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
10. Sugar Bowl12" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
2. Alta8" | |
3. Brighton Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
8. Powder Mountain7" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort6" | |
10. Brian Head Resort5" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
2. Steamboat5" | |
3. Ski Cooper4" | |
4. Beaver Creek4" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
7. Vail4" | |
8. Purgatory Resort3" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
6. 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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain15" | |
2. China Peak9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Titus Mountain, Loon Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bretton Woods, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mad River Glen3" | |
2. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Cannon Mountain3" | |
5. Titus Mountain3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Bretton Woods3" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
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. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |