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 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly38" | |
2. Kirkwood38" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort35" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
5. June Mountain24" | |
7. Sugar Bowl22" | |
9. Homewood16" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
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 38", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly38" | |
2. Kirkwood38" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort35" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
6. Sugar Bowl22" | |
8. Homewood16" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
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 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain18" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
3. Willamette Pass18" | |
4. Mt. Baker17" | |
5. Crystal Mountain17" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Cypress Mountain15" | |
8. Mt Bachelor14" | |
9. Stevens Pass14" | |
10. Silver Mountain12" | |
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 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain23" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort18" | |
3. Alta13" | |
4. Brighton Resort13" | |
6. Snowbird13" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
9. Sundance7" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
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 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain18" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
3. Cypress Mountain15" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton5" | |
2. Mount Snow4" | |
3. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
4. Jiminy Peak4" | |
6. Mount Sunapee4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
9. Loon Mountain4" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
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 24", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain24" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
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 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Vail3" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
4. Ski Cooper2" | |
6. Keystone2" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
8. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Wilmot1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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" | |
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" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |