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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 55", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly55" | |
2. Kirkwood55" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort49" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch49" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
7. June Mountain41" | |
8. Dodge Ridge40" | |
10. Sugar Bowl39" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 55", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly55" | |
2. Kirkwood55" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort49" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch49" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
8. Sugar Bowl39" | |
9. Homewood35" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe34" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Crystal Mountain and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain19" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort17" | |
4. Mt. Baker17" | |
5. Grouse Mountain16" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
8. Stevens Pass16" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
10. Bogus Basin15" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain22" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort18" | |
3. Alta13" | |
5. Snowbird13" | |
6. Brighton Resort13" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
5. 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" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
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 41", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain41" | |
2. China Peak22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
4. Bear Mountain2" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Mountain High- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow8" | |
2. Wachusett Mountain7" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
4. Mount Sunapee7" | |
6. Stratton7" | |
7. Crotched7" | |
8. Loon Mountain7" | |
9. Ascutney Outdoors6" | |
10. Ragged Mountain6" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6" | |
2. Aspen Highlands6" | |
3. Aspen Mountain6" | |
4. Snowmass5" | |
6. Steamboat5" | |
7. Wolf Creek4" | |
8. Purgatory Resort4" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
3. Mont Tremblant6" | |
4. Blue Mountain5" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands7" | |
2. Mount Bohemia6" | |
3. Boyne Mountain5" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |