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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort30" | |
2. Homewood27" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
5. Heavenly19" | |
6. Kirkwood19" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe18" | |
9. Sugar Bowl18" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 37", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park37" | |
3. Crystal Mountain26" | |
4. Mt. Baker18" | |
5. Mt Bachelor17" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
7. Willamette Pass16" | |
8. Bogus Basin13" | |
9. White Pass13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowbird11" | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Powder Mountain9" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
6. Alta8" | |
7. Brighton Resort8" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
9. Sundance8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. 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 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16" | |
2. China Peak7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Vail2" | |
5. Ski Cooper2" | |
6. Aspen Highlands2" | |
7. Aspen Mountain2" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Snowmass1" | |
10. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Berkshire East, Camelback, Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Hunter Mountain, Mohawk Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, and Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow2" | |
2. Berkshire East2" | |
3. Camelback2" | |
4. Stratton2" | |
5. Jiminy Peak2" | |
6. Hunter Mountain2" | |
7. Mohawk Mountain2" | |
9. Whitetail Resort2" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
5. The Highlands0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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 |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant0" | |
3. Blue Mountain0" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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- | |