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 36 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska35 cm | |
2. Revelstoke14 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass11 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker10 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows8 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge8 cm | |
9. Crystal Mountain8 cm | |
10. Silver Mountain7 cm | |
2. 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 Bohemia13 cm | |
3. The Highlands11 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton6 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
8. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
9. Afton Alps4 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
8. Stratton7 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Snowbird10 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
8. Sundance5 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
5. 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 Basin8 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Vail6 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
7. Snowmass5 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
10. Buttermilk5 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. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
4. Lake Louise5 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain3 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort3 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain 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, Mont Tremblant, 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. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 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- | |