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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Jay Peak Resort, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort12 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort12 cm | |
5. Sugarbush Resort10 cm | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen9 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 58 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska57 cm | |
2. Revelstoke6 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
6. Pomerelle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass3 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows1 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia23 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area21 cm | |
3. The Highlands9 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Sundance4 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort4 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
4. Buttermilk6 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Vail6 cm | |
8. Snowmass5 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache1 cm | |
8. 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 Mountain8 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
9. 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke6 cm | |
2. Lake Louise4 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Banff Sunshine Village0 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- | |