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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 42", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker42" | |
3. Crystal Mountain30" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb24" | |
5. Stevens Pass19" | |
6. Grouse Mountain18" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
8. White Pass16" | |
9. Mt Bachelor12" | |
10. Revelstoke12" | |
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 39", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb24" | |
3. Grouse Mountain18" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Revelstoke12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Cypress Mountain5" | |
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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Homewood9" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
10. Sugar Bowl7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort7" | |
2. Alta6" | |
3. Brighton Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
9. Sundance4" | |
10. Powder Mountain4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mad River Glen and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mad River Glen5" | |
2. Bolton Valley5" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowmass and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass4" | |
3. Beaver Creek3" | |
4. Steamboat3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Ski Cooper2" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort2" | |
7. 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 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain11" | |
2. China Peak7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, The Highlands, and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Mt Brighton4" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. 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 Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |