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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass22" | |
2. Mt. Baker21" | |
3. Mt Bachelor18" | |
4. Crystal Mountain16" | |
5. Silver Mountain16" | |
7. Grouse Mountain15" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
9. Schweitzer14" | |
10. Willamette Pass13" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
9. Revelstoke8" | |
10. Cypress Mountain8" | |
3. 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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12" | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort11" | |
3. BigRock Mountain11" | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort11" | |
5. Loon Mountain10" | |
6. Cannon Mountain10" | |
7. Titus Mountain10" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
9. Mount Snow9" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain9" | |
4. 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
4. Snowbird8" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
7. Powder Mountain8" | |
8. Sundance7" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
4. Vail6" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
6. Keystone5" | |
7. Snowmass4" | |
8. Winter Park4" | |
9. Beaver Creek4" | |
10. Breckenridge4" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain11" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
5. Mont Tremblant7" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
6. Sugar Bowl5" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
8. Kirkwood5" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
6. Sugar Bowl5" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
8. Kirkwood5" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia2" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. The Highlands1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. China Peak0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |