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 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. Alyeska26 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker8 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Revelstoke5 cm | |
7. Bluewood5 cm | |
8. Pomerelle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Wilmot2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Vail, Steamboat, Loveland Ski Area, Keystone, and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Vail5 cm | |
5. Steamboat5 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Keystone4 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
9. Breckenridge4 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
3. Revelstoke5 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
7. Lake Louise3 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
5. Homewood4 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3 cm | |
8. Mt Rose3 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
10. Heavenly1 cm | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
5. Homewood4 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
8. Heavenly1 cm | |
9. Kirkwood1 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge1 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain3 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
4. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
5. Alta0 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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. 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- | |