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 56 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska56 cm | |
2. Revelstoke16 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass13 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie11 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain11 cm | |
6. Silver Mountain10 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort9 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker9 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta14 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Snowbird14 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 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 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area24 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia20 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
4. The Highlands10 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton7 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
8. Afton Alps5 cm | |
9. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
4. 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. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Snowmass8 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Vail7 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. 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. Revelstoke16 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort9 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
6. Lake Louise5 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain5 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 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 Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort7 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
5. Ski Apache3 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
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 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |