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 86 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain88 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort78 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch75 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe74 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort70 cm | |
6. Heavenly63 cm | |
7. Kirkwood63 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort62 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl62 cm | |
10. China Peak52 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 79 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort78 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch75 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe74 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort70 cm | |
5. Heavenly63 cm | |
6. Kirkwood63 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort62 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl62 cm | |
9. Homewood43 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort30 cm | |
3. 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. Sun Valley Resort20 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain17 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor16 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows13 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort12 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 36 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain35 cm | |
2. Alta27 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort27 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort27 cm | |
5. Snowbird27 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort23 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort21 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
9. Sundance17 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. 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 86 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain88 cm | |
2. China Peak52 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, 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. Middlebury Snow Bowl17 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain16 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen15 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley15 cm | |
9. Sunday River14 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods14 cm | |
7. 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. Revelstoke9 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain8 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat22 cm | |
2. Snowmass9 cm | |
3. Vail8 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
8. Winter Park4 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort3 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Afton Alps7 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 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- | |