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. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
2. Winter Park6 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Vail6 cm | |
5. Steamboat5 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Keystone4 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
2. 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 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska20 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. White Pass3 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain1 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
10. Hoodoo1 cm | |
3. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. The Highlands6 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Mt Crescent2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain4 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain3 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods3 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
5. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache0 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke4 cm | |
2. Lake Louise3 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
2. Alta0 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
7. Snowbird0 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
10. Sundance0 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- | |