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 June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 104 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain105 cm | |
2. Heavenly98 cm | |
3. Kirkwood98 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe66 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
10. Homewood31 cm | |
2. 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 99 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly98 cm | |
2. Kirkwood98 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe66 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
9. Homewood31 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe23 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance44 cm | |
2. Alta43 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort43 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort43 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort43 cm | |
6. Snowbird43 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort43 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort22 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crystal Mountain and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass40 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain34 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort34 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker33 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
7. Schweitzer28 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain28 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park25 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain34 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort34 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
4. Revelstoke24 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb18 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton18 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort18 cm | |
3. Bromley Mountain18 cm | |
4. Gore Mountain16 cm | |
5. Ascutney Outdoors16 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Ski Area16 cm | |
7. Killington16 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain16 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
10. Mount Snow15 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat36 cm | |
2. Snowmass24 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort21 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper16 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Vail14 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain9 cm | |
9. Winter Park7 cm | |
10. Telluride7 cm | |
8. 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 104 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain105 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11 cm | |
3. China Peak2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |
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- | |