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-Tahoe48" | |
4. Sugar Bowl47" | |
5. Homewood43" | |
6. Heavenly42" | |
7. Kirkwood42" | |
8. June Mountain42" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe41" | |
10. Dodge Ridge39" | |
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-Tahoe48" | |
4. Sugar Bowl47" | |
5. Homewood43" | |
6. Heavenly42" | |
7. Kirkwood42" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe41" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park24" | |
2. Bogus Basin22" | |
3. Crystal Mountain20" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
5. Mt. Baker16" | |
6. Stevens Pass16" | |
7. Mt Bachelor16" | |
8. Grouse Mountain15" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
10. Willamette Pass14" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alta and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta21" | |
2. Brighton Resort21" | |
4. Snowbird19" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
6. Powder Mountain16" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Sundance11" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
10. Brian Head Resort2" | |
5. 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 42", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain42" | |
2. China Peak31" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain18" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Cypress Mountain9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain9" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
4. Waterville Valley8" | |
5. Mount Snow8" | |
6. Stratton8" | |
8. Bromley Mountain8" | |
10. Gore Mountain7" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Snowmass8" | |
4. Beaver Creek4" | |
5. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands3" | |
7. Aspen Mountain3" | |
9. Vail3" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Afton Alps4" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
11. 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- | |
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. 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- | |