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. Steamboat11 cm | |
4. Keystone9 cm | |
5. Vail9 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area8 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch7 cm | |
9. Breckenridge7 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek6 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, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance 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. Sundance9 cm | |
8. Eagle Point Resort5 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
3. 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. Heavenly10 cm | |
2. Kirkwood10 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge8 cm | |
4. June Mountain8 cm | |
5. China Peak7 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain7 cm | |
7. Snow Summit7 cm | |
8. Snow Valley7 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
4. 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. Hidden Valley7 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain3 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. 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. Heavenly10 cm | |
2. Kirkwood10 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3 cm | |
6. Homewood3 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
8. Mt Rose2 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, China Peak, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain8 cm | |
2. China Peak7 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain7 cm | |
4. Snow Summit7 cm | |
5. Snow Valley7 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
7. Mountain High2 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands, Alpine Valley, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. 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 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska17 cm | |
2. Mission Ridge1 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Bluewood0 cm | |
7. White Pass0 cm | |
8. 49 Degrees North- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
10. 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 Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Lake Louise to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lake Louise1 cm | |
2. Revelstoke1 cm | |
3. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |
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- | |