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 102 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain101 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort98 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch98 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe92 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort85 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort78 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl78 cm | |
8. Heavenly72 cm | |
9. Kirkwood72 cm | |
10. Homewood69 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 99 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort98 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch98 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe92 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort85 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort78 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl78 cm | |
7. Heavenly72 cm | |
8. Kirkwood72 cm | |
9. Homewood69 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe54 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta34 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort34 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort34 cm | |
4. Snowbird34 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort30 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort28 cm | |
8. Sundance21 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin52 cm | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort41 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass20 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows13 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge13 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor13 cm | |
9. White Pass12 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
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 102 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain101 cm | |
2. China Peak58 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain42 cm | |
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 and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain17 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain16 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
5. Sunday River15 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain14 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort14 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods12 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat26 cm | |
2. Snowmass9 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Vail6 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
9. Buttermilk5 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Cypress Mountain, and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
4. Revelstoke9 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
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 cm | |
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- | |