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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain19 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Cranmore Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee14 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain14 cm | |
6. Mount Snow14 cm | |
7. Stratton13 cm | |
8. Magic Mountain Ski Area13 cm | |
9. Hidden Valley13 cm | |
10. Laurel Mountain13 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska34 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
6. Revelstoke2 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker1 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Winter Park, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park9 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin8 cm | |
4. Vail5 cm | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Keystone4 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
5. The Highlands4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
5. Revelstoke2 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain12 cm | |
2. Wintergreen8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Snowbird3 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
9. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |