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 BigRock Mountain, Loon Mountain, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain16 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley14 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain14 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
7. Seven Springs Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Stratton13 cm | |
9. Bromley Mountain13 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort13 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Winter Park, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park8 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Keystone5 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Vail5 cm | |
8. Steamboat4 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
3. 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 38 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska37 cm | |
2. Schweitzer2 cm | |
3. Silver Mountain2 cm | |
4. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
8. Mt Spokane1 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
4. 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne12 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
5. 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. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
4. The Highlands5 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. 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. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
7. 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Snowbird3 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Sundance1 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain1 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, Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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. Revelstoke1 cm | |
2. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
7. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |