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 June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain75 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort75 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch75 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe65 cm | |
5. Heavenly58 cm | |
6. Kirkwood58 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort54 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort51 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl51 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park41 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort75 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch75 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe65 cm | |
4. Heavenly58 cm | |
5. Kirkwood58 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort54 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort51 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl51 cm | |
9. Homewood24 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta48 cm | |
2. Park City Mountain Resort48 cm | |
3. Snowbird48 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort48 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort41 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort39 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
8. Sundance31 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort22 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort55 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park41 cm | |
3. Bogus Basin29 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass24 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor21 cm | |
6. Bluewood21 cm | |
7. Sun Valley Resort20 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain19 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area18 cm | |
10. Hoodoo16 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain18 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain18 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort17 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl17 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain16 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen15 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley15 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 76 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain75 cm | |
2. China Peak33 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain28 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat27 cm | |
2. Snowmass12 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Vail8 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12 cm | |
3. Castle Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain8 cm | |
7. Revelstoke8 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain12 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort11 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
2. Afton Alps9 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 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- | |