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 44", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe43" | |
4. June Mountain41" | |
7. Sugar Bowl40" | |
8. Heavenly39" | |
9. Kirkwood39" | |
10. Homewood36" | |
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 44", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe43" | |
6. Sugar Bowl40" | |
7. Heavenly39" | |
8. Kirkwood39" | |
9. Homewood36" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe35" | |
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 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park23" | |
2. Bogus Basin20" | |
3. Crystal Mountain19" | |
4. Mt. Baker16" | |
5. Stevens Pass16" | |
6. Grouse Mountain15" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
8. Mt Bachelor15" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
10. Willamette Pass13" | |
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 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Alta11" | |
3. Brighton Resort11" | |
5. Snowbird11" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Sundance9" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Cypress Mountain9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
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", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain41" | |
2. China Peak30" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton7" | |
2. Mount Snow7" | |
4. Bromley Mountain6" | |
5. Loon Mountain6" | |
7. Killington6" | |
8. Pico Mountain6" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
10. Mount Sunapee5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
3. Snowmass3" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Winter Park1" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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- | |