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 5 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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska33 cm | |
2. Revelstoke17 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain11 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass10 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows9 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge9 cm | |
8. Pomerelle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie9 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
3. Alta13 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Snowbird13 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
4. Wolf Creek8 cm | |
5. Powderhorn8 cm | |
6. Winter Park8 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Granby Ranch7 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area29 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Paoli Peaks5 cm | |
7. Mad River5 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
9. The Highlands4 cm | |
10. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain6 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke17 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain5 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort5 cm | |
6. Lake Louise4 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
6. Ski Apache2 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |