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 to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker49 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass40 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
5. Revelstoke33 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows33 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge33 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass30 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort28 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke33 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort28 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort28 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort18 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hunter Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Loon Mountain, Camelback, Cannon Mountain, Bousquet Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Mount Snow, Sunday River, and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain11 cm | |
2. Jiminy Peak10 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
4. Camelback10 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
6. Bousquet Mountain9 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
8. Mount Snow9 cm | |
9. Sunday River9 cm | |
10. Stratton9 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
3. Northstar California Resort10 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl10 cm | |
5. Homewood9 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
8. Heavenly6 cm | |
9. Kirkwood6 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. 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, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
9. Sundance3 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps3 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Vail1 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Keystone0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek0 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 Mountain7 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5 cm | |
2. China Peak1 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |