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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
3. June Mountain27" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
6. China Peak22" | |
8. Sugar Bowl20" | |
9. Heavenly20" | |
10. Kirkwood20" | |
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 28", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch28" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe27" | |
6. Sugar Bowl20" | |
7. Heavenly20" | |
8. Kirkwood20" | |
9. Homewood17" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
3. 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 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort22" | |
2. Bogus Basin17" | |
3. Silver Mountain10" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
5. Crystal Mountain9" | |
6. Bluewood8" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort7" | |
9. Willamette Pass6" | |
10. Mt Bachelor6" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowmass12" | |
3. Steamboat11" | |
4. Monarch Mountain9" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
6. Aspen Highlands7" | |
7. Aspen Mountain7" | |
8. Wolf Creek7" | |
9. Purgatory Resort6" | |
10. Telluride6" | |
5. 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 27", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain27" | |
2. China Peak22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain15" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. Loon Mountain6" | |
5. Titus Mountain6" | |
6. Sugarloaf5" | |
8. Cannon Mountain5" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort7" | |
2. Alta5" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Powder Mountain4" | |
9. Brian Head Resort3" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation and Mt Crescent to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt Crescent4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Sundown Mountain2" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Wilmot1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
11. 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- | |
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. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |