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. 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 94 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort95 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch95 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort75 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl75 cm | |
5. Homewood66 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe64 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe58 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort48 cm | |
9. Heavenly44 cm | |
10. Kirkwood44 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park71 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort65 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor57 cm | |
4. Bogus Basin49 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain49 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker46 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass43 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows36 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge36 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort65 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain25 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort21 cm | |
7. Revelstoke21 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort17 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Alta14 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Snowbird14 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
10. Sundance9 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 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain40 cm | |
2. China Peak18 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
3. Winter Park4 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Vail3 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Snowmass2 cm | |
10. Breckenridge2 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitetail Resort and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort5 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain4 cm | |
3. Jiminy Peak3 cm | |
4. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
5. Stratton3 cm | |
6. Mount Snow3 cm | |
7. Camelback3 cm | |
8. Windham Mountain Club3 cm | |
9. Berkshire East3 cm | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps5 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
6. Mad River0 cm | |
7. The Highlands0 cm | |
8. Wilmot0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Wintergreen2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |