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 Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin15 cm | |
2. Winter Park11 cm | |
3. Steamboat10 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area9 cm | |
6. Keystone9 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Vail9 cm | |
9. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain17 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10 cm | |
2. June Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8 cm | |
4. Heavenly6 cm | |
5. Kirkwood6 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain6 cm | |
7. Snow Summit6 cm | |
8. Snow Valley6 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Mountain High2 cm | |
4. 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowbird7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Eagle Point Resort5 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10 cm | |
2. June Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain6 cm | |
5. Snow Summit6 cm | |
6. Snow Valley6 cm | |
7. Mountain High2 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain13 cm | |
2. The Highlands11 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. 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 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska24 cm | |
2. Pomerelle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Mission Ridge1 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Revelstoke1 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
7. Bluewood0 cm | |
8. White Pass0 cm | |
9. 49 Degrees North- | |
10. Crystal Mountain- | |
9. 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly6 cm | |
2. Kirkwood6 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
5. Mt Rose2 cm | |
6. Homewood1 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 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. Revelstoke1 cm | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
13. 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- | |