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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt. Baker, Whistler Blackcomb, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker73 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb73 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
4. Revelstoke43 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park33 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin32 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort31 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass30 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain28 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 64 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort63 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch63 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort49 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl49 cm | |
5. Homewood42 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe42 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe41 cm | |
8. Heavenly33 cm | |
9. Kirkwood33 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort31 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb73 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
3. Revelstoke43 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort31 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort31 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort15 cm | |
8. Lake Louise14 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village10 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 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 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
3. Alta15 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort15 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort15 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Snowbird15 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area15 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 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak11 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 Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort8 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Mountain Creek5 cm | |
4. Camelback5 cm | |
5. Thunder Ridge4 cm | |
6. Hunter Mountain4 cm | |
7. Liberty Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Jack Frost Big Boulder4 cm | |
9. Roundtop Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Mount Southington3 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
3. Winter Park4 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Vail2 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Mount Bohemia, Mt Crescent, and Seven Oaks Recreation to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
3. Mt Crescent3 cm | |
4. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
9. The Highlands0 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 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- | |