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 and Silver Mountain to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain53 cm | |
2. Silver Mountain52 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area39 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker37 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows35 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass35 cm | |
7. Schweitzer32 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass31 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain28 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort28 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. Middlebury Snow Bowl20 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen18 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley18 cm | |
7. Pico Mountain15 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods15 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort15 cm | |
10. Jay Peak Resort15 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. Revelstoke19 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb17 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort11 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. 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 | |
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. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
3. Homewood3 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
9. Heavenly2 cm | |
10. Kirkwood2 cm | |
6. 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. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
4. Keystone2 cm | |
5. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
8. Steamboat1 cm | |
9. Vail1 cm | |
10. Winter Park1 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Homewood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Northstar California Resort, Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
2. Homewood3 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
8. Heavenly2 cm | |
9. Kirkwood2 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
3. The Highlands4 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Mad River1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
4. Alta1 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Snowbird1 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
10. 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 | |
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. 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 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
3. Snow Summit0 cm | |
4. Snow Valley0 cm | |
5. China Peak0 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain- | |
7. Mountain High- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |