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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker25" | |
2. Crystal Mountain24" | |
3. Stevens Pass22" | |
4. Silver Mountain19" | |
5. Mt Bachelor19" | |
6. Grouse Mountain16" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
10. Willamette Pass14" | |
2. 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. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
6. Cypress Mountain12" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort10" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
5. Snowbird10" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Powder Mountain9" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
9. Sundance8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. 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 Basin9" | |
3. Winter Park7" | |
5. Vail7" | |
6. Ski Cooper6" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
8. Keystone6" | |
9. Beaver Creek6" | |
10. Breckenridge5" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. June Mountain5" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
9. Sugar Bowl4" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
6. 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 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
3. BigRock Mountain5" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
10. Titus Mountain4" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Heavenly5" | |
4. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Snow Creek0" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
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- | |