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 June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 50", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain50" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort46" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
5. China Peak38" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
7. Heavenly37" | |
8. Kirkwood37" | |
10. Homewood27" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort46" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
5. Heavenly37" | |
6. Kirkwood37" | |
8. Homewood27" | |
9. Sugar Bowl26" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort19" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta18" | |
2. Brighton Resort18" | |
4. Snowbird18" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Powder Mountain15" | |
8. Sundance14" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
4. 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 50", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain50" | |
2. China Peak38" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort23" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
3. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Willamette Pass10" | |
5. Mt Bachelor10" | |
6. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
7. Crystal Mountain8" | |
8. Hoodoo7" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows6" | |
10. Grouse Mountain6" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Loon Mountain and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain10" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain10" | |
3. Cannon Mountain8" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
6. Sunday River7" | |
7. Bretton Woods7" | |
8. Waterville Valley7" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Snowmass6" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
5. Winter Park5" | |
6. Vail4" | |
7. Aspen Highlands4" | |
8. Aspen Mountain4" | |
9. Beaver Creek3" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort2" | |
8. 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 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
7. Revelstoke3" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant3" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. The Highlands5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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 9 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 9 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |