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 Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 97 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly97 cm | |
2. Kirkwood97 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort88 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe85 cm | |
5. June Mountain62 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort56 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl56 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort55 cm | |
9. Homewood41 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch40 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 97 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly97 cm | |
2. Kirkwood97 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort88 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe85 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort56 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl56 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort55 cm | |
8. Homewood41 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch40 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass45 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain43 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort39 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain37 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor37 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass35 cm | |
10. Silver Mountain32 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain58 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort45 cm | |
3. Alta34 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort34 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort34 cm | |
6. Snowbird34 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort30 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort23 cm | |
9. Sundance18 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 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 46 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain37 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort30 cm | |
5. Revelstoke27 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort13 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton12 cm | |
2. Mount Snow11 cm | |
3. Wachusett Mountain10 cm | |
4. Jiminy Peak10 cm | |
5. Okemo Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
7. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Crotched9 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
7. 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 61 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain62 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
3. China Peak4 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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. Steamboat16 cm | |
2. Vail7 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Keystone4 cm | |
7. Winter Park3 cm | |
8. Breckenridge3 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wilmot3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Afton Alps1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 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 Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |