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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort77 cm | |
2. Homewood70 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch59 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort52 cm | |
5. Heavenly48 cm | |
6. Kirkwood48 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe46 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort45 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl45 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe43 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 94 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park94 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort76 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain66 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker46 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor44 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass40 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin33 cm | |
9. White Pass32 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows30 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort76 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort21 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
9. Revelstoke14 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort13 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Park City Mountain Resort28 cm | |
2. Snowbird28 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain23 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
6. Alta21 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort21 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort21 cm | |
9. Sundance20 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain40 cm | |
2. China Peak19 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat16 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin8 cm | |
3. Winter Park6 cm | |
4. Vail5 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain4 cm | |
8. Keystone4 cm | |
9. Snowmass4 cm | |
10. Breckenridge3 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Berkshire East, Camelback, Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Hunter Mountain, Mohawk Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, and Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow6 cm | |
2. Berkshire East6 cm | |
3. Camelback6 cm | |
4. Stratton5 cm | |
5. Jiminy Peak5 cm | |
6. Hunter Mountain5 cm | |
7. Mohawk Mountain4 cm | |
8. Catamount Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
10. Bousquet Mountain3 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Afton Alps1 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
5. The Highlands0 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
7. Mad River0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
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 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Wintergreen0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |