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 119 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly121 cm | |
2. Kirkwood121 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort91 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch91 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe90 cm | |
6. June Mountain89 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort86 cm | |
8. Dodge Ridge77 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort69 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl69 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 119 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly121 cm | |
2. Kirkwood121 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort91 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch91 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe90 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort86 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort69 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl69 cm | |
9. Homewood62 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe60 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain49 cm | |
2. Magic Mountain Resort43 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
7. Pomerelle Mountain Resort39 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park38 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort34 cm | |
4. 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 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
4. Revelstoke23 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort23 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort11 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain47 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort37 cm | |
3. Alta23 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Snowbird23 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort23 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort16 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort8 cm | |
6. 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 89 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain89 cm | |
2. China Peak46 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain25 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow14 cm | |
2. Stratton14 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee11 cm | |
5. Wachusett Mountain11 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
7. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
8. Crotched10 cm | |
9. Killington10 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain10 cm | |
8. 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
4. The Highlands2 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Vail1 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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 Snowbowl- | |