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, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 60", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly60" | |
2. Kirkwood60" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe60" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort55" | |
6. June Mountain53" | |
7. Dodge Ridge47" | |
9. Sugar Bowl43" | |
10. Homewood40" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 60", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly60" | |
2. Kirkwood60" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe60" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort55" | |
7. Sugar Bowl43" | |
8. Homewood40" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe39" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain27" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort21" | |
3. Alta21" | |
4. Brighton Resort21" | |
6. Snowbird21" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort19" | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
9. Sundance12" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort21" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Willamette Pass18" | |
5. Mt. Baker17" | |
6. Crystal Mountain17" | |
7. Cypress Mountain15" | |
8. Mt Bachelor15" | |
9. Stevens Pass14" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Cypress Mountain15" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
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 53", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain53" | |
2. China Peak34" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain21" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stratton and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton7" | |
2. Mount Snow7" | |
3. Jiminy Peak6" | |
6. Loon Mountain5" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
8. Mount Sunapee5" | |
10. Crotched5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13" | |
3. Snowmass8" | |
4. Monarch Mountain4" | |
5. Vail3" | |
6. Ski Cooper3" | |
8. Buttermilk3" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
10. Keystone2" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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- | |