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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain53 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker53 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor45 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass38 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass34 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain33 cm | |
9. Schweitzer32 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows31 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 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 Mountain42 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park30 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
4. Heavenly28 cm | |
5. Kirkwood28 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge14 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort13 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 43 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain42 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
3. Revelstoke26 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb18 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe28 cm | |
2. Heavenly28 cm | |
3. Kirkwood28 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort24 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort13 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
9. Homewood12 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton25 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Bromley Mountain22 cm | |
4. Killington20 cm | |
5. Pico Mountain20 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Ski Area19 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort18 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl18 cm | |
9. Mount Snow18 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort17 cm | |
6. 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 Mountain42 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
3. China Peak6 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort9 cm | |
2. Telluride6 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
4. Steamboat5 cm | |
5. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
3. Alta3 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Snowbird3 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
10. 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 Bohemia7 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Wilmot0 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2 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 to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |