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 Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper11 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin11 cm | |
4. Vail11 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
9. Winter Park7 cm | |
10. Keystone7 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Eagle Point Resort8 cm | |
6. Brian Head Resort8 cm | |
7. Snowbird4 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Sundance3 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
3. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly9 cm | |
2. Kirkwood9 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Mt Rose5 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
8. Homewood4 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly9 cm | |
2. Kirkwood9 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. China Peak5 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
7. Homewood4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge4 cm | |
10. June Mountain4 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 36 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska36 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Bluewood1 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker1 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain 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. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Wilmot2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 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 | |
5. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley1 cm | |
8. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort1 cm | |
9. 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. June Mountain4 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
5. Snow Summit1 cm | |
6. Snow Valley1 cm | |
7. Mountain High0 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 5 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. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
8. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
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. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
4. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |