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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain30" | |
2. Mt Bachelor26" | |
3. Silver Mountain23" | |
4. Willamette Pass23" | |
5. Stevens Pass21" | |
6. Mt. Baker18" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
8. Timberline Lodge18" | |
9. Grouse Mountain16" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta15" | |
2. Brighton Resort15" | |
4. Snowbird15" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort15" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Sundance14" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
9. Powder Mountain9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. 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" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
10. Cypress Mountain5" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
4. June Mountain9" | |
6. Sugar Bowl9" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Heavenly8" | |
9. Kirkwood8" | |
10. Dodge Ridge7" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
5. Sugar Bowl9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
8. Kirkwood8" | |
9. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Arapahoe Basin8" | |
3. Snowmass8" | |
4. Winter Park7" | |
6. Keystone6" | |
7. Breckenridge5" | |
9. Telluride5" | |
10. Vail5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Stratton6" | |
5. Killington5" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
10. Mad River Glen4" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Alpine Valley4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain4" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
10. 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 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9" | |
2. China Peak6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |