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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort, Okemo Mountain Resort, BigRock Mountain, Mount Snow, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Sugarloaf, Pleasant Mountain, Stratton, Mount Sunapee, Bousquet Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Killington, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort11 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. BigRock Mountain10 cm | |
4. Mount Snow10 cm | |
5. Cranmore Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Sugarloaf10 cm | |
7. Pleasant Mountain9 cm | |
8. Stratton9 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
10. Bousquet Mountain9 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort13 cm | |
2. Winter Park10 cm | |
3. Steamboat9 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin8 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Keystone4 cm | |
3. 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 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne17 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
8. The Highlands3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
5. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska25 cm | |
2. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Revelstoke1 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
6. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Schweitzer1 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort0 cm | |
6. 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, 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. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Snowbird4 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Sundance2 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain12 cm | |
2. Wintergreen8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Revelstoke1 cm | |
3. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
6. Lake Louise0 cm | |
7. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort0 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 to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |