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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort62 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch62 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe58 cm | |
4. June Mountain53 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort51 cm | |
6. China Peak47 cm | |
7. Heavenly44 cm | |
8. Kirkwood44 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort43 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl43 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 61 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort62 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch62 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe58 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort51 cm | |
5. Heavenly44 cm | |
6. Kirkwood44 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort43 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl43 cm | |
9. Homewood32 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17 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 53 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort53 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin40 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park23 cm | |
4. Sun Valley Resort19 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain18 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area16 cm | |
7. Bluewood14 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass11 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
4. 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 53 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain53 cm | |
2. China Peak47 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain32 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Wildcat Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort16 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort14 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain14 cm | |
6. Sugarloaf12 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain11 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Castle Mountain Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Fernie Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
3. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort6 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort6 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7 cm | |
2. Alta5 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Sundance2 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Afton Alps4 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Vail2 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Snowmass1 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Winter Park0 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |