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 Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 124 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe125 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort107 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
4. Heavenly105 cm | |
5. Kirkwood105 cm | |
6. June Mountain98 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort92 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl92 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch91 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge89 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 124 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe125 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort107 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort107 cm | |
4. Heavenly105 cm | |
5. Kirkwood105 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort92 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl92 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch91 cm | |
9. Homewood85 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe81 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 51 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain51 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park38 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort34 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass33 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin32 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 43 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort29 cm | |
3. Alta28 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort28 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort28 cm | |
6. Snowbird28 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort24 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort20 cm | |
9. Sundance13 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 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 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain27 cm | |
4. Revelstoke24 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 | |
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 99 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain98 cm | |
2. China Peak68 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain33 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
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 and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow21 cm | |
2. Stratton20 cm | |
3. Killington18 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Ski Area15 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort15 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee14 cm | |
8. Crotched13 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort12 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Steamboat, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crested Butte Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Steamboat10 cm | |
3. Snowmass9 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Vail1 cm | |
10. Buttermilk0 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 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 | |
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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Mad River1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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- | |