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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain14" | |
2. White Pass13" | |
3. Mt. Baker12" | |
4. Magic Mountain Resort11" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
6. Timberline Lodge11" | |
7. Stevens Pass10" | |
8. Schweitzer10" | |
9. Alyeska9" | |
10. Mt Bachelor9" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
7. Powder Mountain8" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
3. Hidden Valley8" | |
4. Laurel Mountain8" | |
5. Loon Mountain7" | |
8. Titus Mountain6" | |
9. Sunday River6" | |
10. Liberty Mountain Resort5" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Snowmass7" | |
4. Vail7" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
6. Beaver Creek6" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
8. Keystone6" | |
9. Winter Park6" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort and RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
5. Revelstoke6" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
10. Lake Louise3" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
3. Blue Mountain7" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7" | |
2. Hidden Valley5" | |
3. Mad River5" | |
4. Mount Bohemia4" | |
5. Paoli Peaks4" | |
6. Boyne Mountain3" | |
8. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Mt Crescent2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11" | |
2. Wintergreen5" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain2" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
6. Sugar Bowl0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Heavenly0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
5. Sugar Bowl0" | |
6. Homewood0" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |