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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 50", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
3. June Mountain47" | |
4. Heavenly40" | |
5. Kirkwood40" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort40" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch40" | |
9. Sugar Bowl30" | |
10. Dodge Ridge27" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 50", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe49" | |
3. Heavenly40" | |
4. Kirkwood40" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort40" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch40" | |
8. Sugar Bowl30" | |
9. Homewood21" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker23" | |
2. Grouse Mountain21" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
4. Crystal Mountain19" | |
5. Bogus Basin17" | |
7. Stevens Pass15" | |
8. Cypress Mountain15" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
4. Cypress Mountain15" | |
5. Revelstoke10" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort11" | |
3. Pico Mountain9" | |
4. Mount Snow8" | |
5. Stratton8" | |
6. Mad River Glen8" | |
8. Bromley Mountain7" | |
9. Loon Mountain7" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area7" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain47" | |
2. China Peak12" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Alta6" | |
3. Brighton Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Sundance2" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Purgatory Resort3" | |
3. Snowmass3" | |
5. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Silverton Mountain2" | |
8. Vail2" | |
9. Telluride2" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |