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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain38 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker21 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor18 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain16 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass14 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb13 cm | |
10. Schweitzer13 cm | |
2. 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 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort26 cm | |
2. Sugarbush Resort18 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl13 cm | |
6. Sunday River13 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley12 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb13 cm | |
5. Revelstoke10 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park10 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge7 cm | |
5. Mountain High7 cm | |
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts7 cm | |
7. Bear Mountain6 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
9. Snow Summit6 cm | |
10. Snow Valley6 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne15 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Homewood6 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
8. Heavenly5 cm | |
9. Kirkwood5 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High7 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts7 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain6 cm | |
4. Snow Summit6 cm | |
5. Snow Valley6 cm | |
6. June Mountain4 cm | |
7. China Peak1 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek6 cm | |
2. Telluride6 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort5 cm | |
5. Keystone3 cm | |
6. Breckenridge1 cm | |
7. Winter Park1 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl13 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
5. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
6. Alta0 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Snowbird0 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |