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 Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek12 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Steamboat10 cm | |
4. Monarch Mountain8 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Snowmass7 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
10. Vail6 cm | |
2. 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
8. Sundance3 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge7 cm | |
3. Heavenly6 cm | |
4. Kirkwood6 cm | |
5. China Peak6 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
9. June Mountain3 cm | |
10. Homewood3 cm | |
4. 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. Revelstoke5 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
7. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. 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 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
8. Wilmot2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Heavenly6 cm | |
3. Kirkwood6 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
7. 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. Revelstoke5 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
4. Lake Louise2 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
7. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain2 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain2 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
8. Whiteface Mountain1 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain1 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Snow Valley0 cm | |
7. Mountain High0 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Ski Apache1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
12. 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |