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. 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 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta17 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort17 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort17 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Snowbird17 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
8. Sundance12 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
2. 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. Alyeska47 cm | |
2. Revelstoke15 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain12 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass12 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie9 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort9 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker8 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 Area29 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
4. The Highlands9 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
7. Afton Alps5 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin9 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Vail8 cm | |
9. Winter Park7 cm | |
10. Snowmass7 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bretton Woods, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Cannon Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Loon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods8 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley6 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 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke15 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort9 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
8. Lake Louise4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
8. 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. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
3. Ski Apache3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
6. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe 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 Mountain6 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. 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. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. June Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
5. China Peak- | |
6. Dodge Ridge- | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
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 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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- | |