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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe23" | |
4. June Mountain21" | |
6. China Peak19" | |
7. Heavenly17" | |
8. Kirkwood17" | |
10. Sugar Bowl17" | |
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 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe23" | |
5. Heavenly17" | |
6. Kirkwood17" | |
8. Sugar Bowl17" | |
9. Homewood13" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7" | |
3. 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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin20" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort9" | |
5. Silver Mountain7" | |
7. Bluewood6" | |
8. Willamette Pass5" | |
9. Grouse Mountain4" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. 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 21", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain21" | |
2. China Peak19" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. Loon Mountain6" | |
5. Titus Mountain5" | |
6. Sugarloaf5" | |
8. Cannon Mountain5" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Fernie Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain4" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
5. Cypress Mountain3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. 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 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Breckenridge1" | |
3. Keystone1" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Snowmass0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |