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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain23" | |
2. Stevens Pass22" | |
3. Mt. Baker21" | |
4. Mt Bachelor20" | |
5. Silver Mountain16" | |
7. Grouse Mountain15" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
9. Schweitzer14" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
9. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Revelstoke7" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11" | |
2. Brighton Resort11" | |
4. Snowbird11" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Powder Mountain10" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
9. Sundance9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12" | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort11" | |
3. Loon Mountain10" | |
4. Cannon Mountain10" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
6. Waterville Valley9" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl8" | |
9. Bromley Mountain7" | |
10. Bretton Woods7" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Ski Cooper7" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area7" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
7. Snowmass7" | |
8. Beaver Creek6" | |
9. Keystone5" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain11" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
5. Mont Tremblant6" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. June Mountain4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Mt Rose2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 8 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 8 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |