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. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Powder Mountain5" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska21" | |
2. Crystal Mountain8" | |
3. Mt Bachelor6" | |
4. Willamette Pass5" | |
5. Stevens Pass5" | |
7. Bogus Basin5" | |
8. Silver Mountain4" | |
10. Mt. Baker4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain8" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
5. Hidden Valley5" | |
6. Laurel Mountain5" | |
8. Mad River Glen4" | |
9. Bolton Valley4" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
2. Steamboat4" | |
3. Beaver Creek4" | |
4. Winter Park3" | |
6. Vail3" | |
8. Aspen Highlands2" | |
9. Aspen Mountain2" | |
10. Snowmass2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Paoli Peaks and Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks6" | |
2. Snow Creek6" | |
3. Hidden Valley4" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. Mount Bohemia3" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
10. The Highlands1" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft4" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
7. Ski Apache2" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Revelstoke3" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
10. 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" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 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. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Dodge Ridge- | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. June Mountain- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. June Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |