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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 54", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch54" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe50" | |
4. Sugar Bowl43" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
7. June Mountain27" | |
9. China Peak22" | |
10. Heavenly20" | |
2. 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 54", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch54" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe50" | |
4. Sugar Bowl43" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort28" | |
8. Mt Rose20" | |
9. Heavenly20" | |
10. Kirkwood20" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin26" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort19" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort14" | |
4. Willamette Pass11" | |
5. Crystal Mountain9" | |
6. Bluewood8" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
9. Mt Bachelor6" | |
10. Timberline Lodge6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowbird21" | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort19" | |
4. Powder Mountain14" | |
5. Sundance10" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
7. Alta5" | |
8. Brighton Resort5" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain10" | |
2. Loon Mountain10" | |
3. Sunday River9" | |
4. Cannon Mountain8" | |
5. Sugarloaf8" | |
6. Pleasant Mountain8" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
8. Waterville Valley7" | |
9. Bretton Woods7" | |
10. Titus Mountain6" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15" | |
3. Monarch Mountain9" | |
4. Snowmass7" | |
6. Beaver Creek6" | |
7. Buttermilk6" | |
8. Granby Ranch5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
7. 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 27", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain27" | |
2. China Peak22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain15" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
3. Grouse Mountain4" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
5. Cypress Mountain4" | |
6. Revelstoke4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
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- | |