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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor57 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain45 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker41 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain35 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows30 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge30 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass29 cm | |
2. 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 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
4. Revelstoke20 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb20 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort7 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Killington, Pico Mountain, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington18 cm | |
2. Pico Mountain18 cm | |
3. Stratton18 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort17 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl17 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain16 cm | |
8. Mount Snow16 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Bromley Mountain16 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 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park16 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
4. June Mountain9 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
8. Homewood4 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
9. Heavenly3 cm | |
10. Kirkwood3 cm | |
6. 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Snowbird4 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Sundance3 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride8 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
6. Steamboat1 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Vail0 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain9 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0 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 Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 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- | |