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 43 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor34 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
5. Revelstoke29 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass29 cm | |
7. White Pass28 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort26 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin25 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 30 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke29 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort26 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb16 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow12 cm | |
2. Stratton11 cm | |
3. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
5. BigRock Mountain9 cm | |
6. Crotched9 cm | |
7. Ragged Mountain8 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf8 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, 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. Sierra-at-Tahoe11 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort9 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl9 cm | |
6. Homewood9 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
8. Heavenly8 cm | |
9. Kirkwood8 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps7 cm | |
2. Wilmot6 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
7. Mad River4 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
10. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Alta2 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Snowbird2 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sundance1 cm | |
7. 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
3. Winter Park3 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Vail1 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
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 Mountain0 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- | |