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 June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain34" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort31" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
6. Heavenly25" | |
7. Kirkwood25" | |
9. Sugar Bowl24" | |
10. China Peak20" | |
2. 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 31", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort31" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
5. Heavenly25" | |
6. Kirkwood25" | |
8. Sugar Bowl24" | |
9. Homewood17" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort22" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
3. Bogus Basin12" | |
4. Willamette Pass10" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
6. Crystal Mountain7" | |
7. Mt Bachelor6" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
9. Grouse Mountain5" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain14" | |
2. Alta10" | |
3. Brighton Resort10" | |
5. Snowbird10" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
9. Sundance7" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
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 34", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain34" | |
2. China Peak20" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain7" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
4. Cannon Mountain6" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Titus Mountain6" | |
7. Mad River Glen6" | |
8. Bolton Valley6" | |
9. Sunday River6" | |
10. Bretton Woods6" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
5. Revelstoke3" | |
6. Cypress Mountain3" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Snowmass3" | |
3. Vail3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands2" | |
6. Aspen Mountain2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Winter Park2" | |
9. Ski Cooper2" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Afton Alps3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
11. 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 Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |