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 June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain56" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort54" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch54" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe50" | |
7. Sugar Bowl43" | |
8. China Peak40" | |
9. Heavenly40" | |
10. Kirkwood40" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 54", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort54" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch54" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe50" | |
6. Sugar Bowl43" | |
7. Heavenly40" | |
8. Kirkwood40" | |
9. Homewood37" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta21" | |
2. Brighton Resort21" | |
4. Snowbird21" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort20" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort19" | |
7. Powder Mountain14" | |
8. Sundance10" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. 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 56", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain56" | |
2. China Peak40" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin26" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort19" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort14" | |
4. Willamette Pass11" | |
5. Mt Bachelor8" | |
6. Crystal Mountain8" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows6" | |
9. Timberline Lodge6" | |
10. Hoodoo6" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain10" | |
2. Loon Mountain10" | |
3. Sunday River9" | |
4. Cannon Mountain8" | |
5. Sugarloaf8" | |
7. Pleasant Mountain8" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
9. Waterville Valley7" | |
10. Bretton Woods7" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 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" | |
2. Snowmass7" | |
4. Aspen Highlands5" | |
5. Aspen Mountain5" | |
6. Ski Cooper4" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
8. Buttermilk4" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort3" | |
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. Grouse Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Revelstoke4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
10. 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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
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- | |