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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor17" | |
2. Stevens Pass14" | |
3. Crystal Mountain13" | |
4. White Pass12" | |
5. Silver Mountain11" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
7. Timberline Lodge11" | |
8. Willamette Pass11" | |
9. Mt. Baker11" | |
10. Schweitzer10" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain11" | |
2. Sunday River10" | |
3. Sugarloaf9" | |
4. Loon Mountain9" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
7. Pleasant Mountain6" | |
9. Titus Mountain4" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
3. 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 Mountain6" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin8" | |
4. Vail7" | |
5. Winter Park6" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
7. Keystone6" | |
8. Snowmass6" | |
9. Ski Cooper5" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke8" | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne9" | |
4. Mont Tremblant7" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
7. Blue Mountain6" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Heavenly5" | |
6. Kirkwood5" | |
7. June Mountain4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl4" | |
10. China Peak2" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Heavenly5" | |
6. Kirkwood5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. The Highlands1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Mt Crescent1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |