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 9 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 9 days, we expect Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass19" | |
2. Mt Bachelor15" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
4. Timberline Lodge12" | |
5. Magic Mountain Resort11" | |
6. White Pass11" | |
7. Stevens Pass11" | |
8. Crystal Mountain10" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort9" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
9. Powder Mountain7" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sunday River, Jay Peak Resort, Loon Mountain, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunday River8" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
3. Loon Mountain8" | |
4. Hidden Valley8" | |
5. Laurel Mountain8" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
7. Sugarloaf8" | |
10. Titus Mountain6" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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" | |
8. Winter Park6" | |
9. Ski Cooper6" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
3. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
5. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
9. Revelstoke4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort10" | |
3. Blue Mountain9" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne9" | |
6. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley6" | |
2. Alpine Valley6" | |
3. Snow Creek5" | |
4. Mad River4" | |
5. Paoli Peaks4" | |
6. Mount Bohemia4" | |
8. Boyne Mountain3" | |
10. The Highlands2" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11" | |
2. Wintergreen6" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
4. China Peak1" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
10. June Mountain1" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
2. Mt Rose2" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Pajarito Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear 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 9 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |