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 Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
3. June Mountain38" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
6. Sugar Bowl26" | |
7. Heavenly25" | |
8. Kirkwood25" | |
10. China Peak22" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch38" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
5. Sugar Bowl26" | |
6. Heavenly25" | |
7. Kirkwood25" | |
9. Homewood13" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Alta, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta21" | |
3. Snowbird21" | |
4. Brighton Resort21" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort19" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort18" | |
7. Sundance14" | |
8. Powder Mountain14" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. 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 Bachelor9" | |
6. Bluewood9" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
10. Hoodoo7" | |
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 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain38" | |
2. China Peak22" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain19" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
7. Sunday River7" | |
8. Bretton Woods7" | |
9. Waterville Valley7" | |
10. Pleasant 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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
2. Snowmass7" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
5. Ski Cooper5" | |
6. Winter Park5" | |
7. Beaver Creek4" | |
9. Vail4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
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" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
10. 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, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. The Highlands5" | |
4. Afton Alps4" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
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- | |