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 Mountain39 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker37 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass35 cm | |
4. Schweitzer32 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass31 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain28 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain28 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort28 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin25 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain22 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain20 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort20 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl20 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort20 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen18 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley18 cm | |
9. Killington15 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain15 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain28 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort28 cm | |
3. Revelstoke21 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb17 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort11 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort9 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Snowbird11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
8. Sundance8 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. 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 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park17 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Homewood4 cm | |
6. Heavenly4 cm | |
7. Kirkwood4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge3 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Homewood4 cm | |
4. Heavenly4 cm | |
5. Kirkwood4 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride10 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain10 cm | |
3. Steamboat6 cm | |
4. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Keystone2 cm | |
7. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Mad River0 cm | |
7. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10 cm | |
2. China Peak1 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Mountain High- | |
11. 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 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |