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 Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crested Butte Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek14 cm | |
3. Snowmass13 cm | |
4. Steamboat13 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin11 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Vail11 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper9 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort9 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort8 cm | |
3. Alta5 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Snowbird5 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Homewood3 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly7 cm | |
2. Kirkwood7 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. Mt Rose5 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. 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 30 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska31 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
5. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker1 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Wilmot2 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 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 Mountain3 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain2 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort1 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke, Lake Louise, Big White Ski Resort, and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke4 cm | |
2. Lake Louise2 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb0 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Mountain High0 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |