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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 37", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park37" | |
3. Crystal Mountain19" | |
4. Mt. Baker18" | |
5. Mt Bachelor17" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
7. Willamette Pass16" | |
8. Bogus Basin13" | |
9. White Pass13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
2. 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 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort23" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe18" | |
5. Sugar Bowl18" | |
6. Homewood17" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
9. Heavenly13" | |
10. Kirkwood13" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Cypress Mountain4" | |
4. 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 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11" | |
2. Brighton Resort11" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Snowbird11" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Powder Mountain9" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
9. Sundance8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
3. Beaver Creek3" | |
4. Winter Park2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Ski Cooper2" | |
8. Aspen Highlands2" | |
9. Aspen Mountain2" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
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 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13" | |
2. China Peak6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Berkshire East, Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Hunter Mountain, and Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow2" | |
2. Berkshire East2" | |
3. Stratton2" | |
4. Jiminy Peak2" | |
5. Hunter Mountain2" | |
6. Whitetail Resort2" | |
7. Camelback1" | |
9. Wachusett Mountain1" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
5. Mad River0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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 |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant0" | |
3. Blue Mountain0" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |