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 Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass35" | |
2. Mt Bachelor30" | |
3. Mt. Baker28" | |
4. Crystal Mountain25" | |
5. Stevens Pass24" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
8. Timberline Lodge21" | |
9. White Pass21" | |
10. Silver Mountain21" | |
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, Sundance, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta17" | |
2. Brighton Resort17" | |
4. Snowbird17" | |
5. Sundance17" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Powder Mountain15" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
5. Revelstoke10" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
7. Cypress Mountain8" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
4. 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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
9. June Mountain9" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
5. 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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
9. Heavenly9" | |
10. Kirkwood9" | |
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. Snowmass10" | |
5. Vail8" | |
6. Ski Cooper7" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
8. Breckenridge5" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
10. Keystone5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Sugarloaf, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Sunday River to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
3. Sugarloaf4" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
6. Sunday River4" | |
7. Stratton3" | |
10. Bromley Mountain3" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
4. Mont Tremblant3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |