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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain23" | |
3. Mt. Baker19" | |
4. Grouse Mountain13" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
6. White Pass12" | |
7. Mt Bachelor12" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
9. Stevens Pass11" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort7" | |
2. 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 20", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain13" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. Cypress Mountain6" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
2. Heavenly10" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Sugar Bowl6" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
2. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
3. Mad River Glen3" | |
4. Bolton Valley3" | |
5. Killington3" | |
6. Pico Mountain3" | |
8. Titus Mountain3" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort4" | |
2. Alta3" | |
3. Brighton Resort3" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
6. Snowbird3" | |
7. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
6. 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 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13" | |
2. China Peak7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
2. Winter Park3" | |
3. Beaver Creek3" | |
4. Purgatory Resort2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Silverton Mountain2" | |
8. Steamboat2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Keystone2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley2" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |