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 Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain15 cm | |
2. Snow Summit15 cm | |
3. Snow Valley15 cm | |
4. Heavenly9 cm | |
5. Kirkwood9 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. June Mountain3 cm | |
9. China Peak3 cm | |
10. Mountain High3 cm | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Snowbird10 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Sundance6 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort4 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
2. Steamboat11 cm | |
3. Vail8 cm | |
4. Winter Park7 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Keystone6 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch6 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain15 cm | |
2. Snow Summit15 cm | |
3. Snow Valley15 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
5. June Mountain3 cm | |
6. China Peak3 cm | |
7. Mountain High3 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3 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 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska28 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
4. Mission Ridge2 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass2 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands11 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
8. 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. Heavenly9 cm | |
2. Kirkwood9 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
6. Mt Rose2 cm | |
7. Homewood2 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain2 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain2 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain2 cm | |
10. Mount Snow1 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Lake Louise1 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Snowshoe 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 Snowbowl1 cm | |