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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 112 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort113 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch113 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe110 cm | |
4. June Mountain104 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort103 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort102 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl102 cm | |
8. Heavenly100 cm | |
9. Kirkwood100 cm | |
10. Homewood92 cm | |
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 112 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort113 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch113 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe110 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort103 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort102 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl102 cm | |
7. Heavenly100 cm | |
8. Kirkwood100 cm | |
9. Homewood92 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe88 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park57 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin50 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain48 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker41 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort37 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass33 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain33 cm | |
2. Alta29 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort29 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort29 cm | |
5. Snowbird29 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort28 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort26 cm | |
8. Sundance23 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort22 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. 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 38 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
4. Revelstoke23 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain23 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 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 104 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain104 cm | |
2. China Peak75 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain41 cm | |
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 Stratton and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton18 cm | |
2. Mount Snow17 cm | |
3. Okemo Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain16 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Ski Area14 cm | |
7. Killington14 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain14 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
10. Mount Sunapee13 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat18 cm | |
3. Snowmass9 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Vail6 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
9. Winter Park2 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
4. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
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- | |
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- | |