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 47", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly47" | |
2. Kirkwood47" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort36" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35" | |
6. June Mountain35" | |
8. Dodge Ridge30" | |
10. Sugar Bowl27" | |
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 47", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly47" | |
2. Kirkwood47" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort36" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch36" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35" | |
8. Sugar Bowl27" | |
9. Homewood24" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe24" | |
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 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain19" | |
2. Magic Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Mt. Baker17" | |
4. Grouse Mountain16" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
6. Stevens Pass16" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
9. Mt Bachelor14" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
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 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain16" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
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 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14" | |
3. Alta9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
6. Brighton Resort9" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
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 35", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain35" | |
2. China Peak18" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain10" | |
4. Bear Mountain2" | |
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 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow6" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Mount Sunapee4" | |
5. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
9. Killington4" | |
10. Pico Mountain4" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
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 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Ski Cooper0" | |
4. Vail0" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Monarch Mountain0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
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" | |
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- | |