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 48 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska48 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass14 cm | |
3. Revelstoke14 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain9 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain8 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta15 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort15 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort15 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
5. Snowbird15 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
10. Sundance9 cm | |
3. 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 Area27 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
4. The Highlands7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
6. Mad River6 cm | |
7. Paoli Peaks6 cm | |
8. Afton Alps5 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin10 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
4. Winter Park8 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Vail7 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch6 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Smugglers' Notch Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bretton Woods, Stowe Mountain Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Titus Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Bretton Woods8 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley7 cm | |
7. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen6 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke14 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Lake Louise3 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft8 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe5 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache3 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 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- | |