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 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain21" | |
2. Silver Mountain21" | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area15" | |
4. Mt. Baker14" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
6. Stevens Pass14" | |
7. Schweitzer13" | |
8. Willamette Pass12" | |
9. Grouse Mountain11" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
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 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain9" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl8" | |
4. Cannon Mountain7" | |
5. Mad River Glen7" | |
6. Bolton Valley7" | |
7. Pico Mountain6" | |
8. Bretton Woods6" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
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 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain11" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
3. Revelstoke7" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
5. Cypress Mountain6" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
8. Mont Tremblant1" | |
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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
3. Homewood1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. Kirkwood1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride4" | |
2. Silverton Mountain4" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
4. Keystone1" | |
5. Purgatory Resort1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Monarch Mountain0" | |
8. Steamboat0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
2. Homewood1" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Heavenly1" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Brighton Resort0" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
8. Snowbird0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Bear Mountain0" | |
3. Snow Summit0" | |
4. Snow Valley0" | |
5. China Peak0" | |
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" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |