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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain15" | |
2. Mt. Baker8" | |
3. Mt Bachelor7" | |
4. Silver Mountain6" | |
5. Grouse Mountain6" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
7. Stevens Pass6" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
10. Schweitzer5" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
3. Loon Mountain6" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
6. Sunday River5" | |
7. Mad River Glen5" | |
8. Bolton Valley5" | |
9. Cannon Mountain4" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort4" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
5. Revelstoke4" | |
6. Cypress Mountain3" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
4. Dodge Ridge3" | |
5. Mountain High3" | |
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
7. Bear Mountain2" | |
9. Snow Summit2" | |
10. Snow Valley2" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
6. Homewood2" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
8. Heavenly2" | |
9. Kirkwood2" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High3" | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
3. Bear Mountain2" | |
4. Snow Summit2" | |
5. Snow Valley2" | |
6. June Mountain2" | |
7. China Peak0" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek2" | |
2. Telluride2" | |
3. Silverton Mountain2" | |
4. Purgatory Resort2" | |
5. Keystone1" | |
6. Breckenridge0" | |
7. Winter Park0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl5" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. Brian Head Resort0" | |
6. Alta0" | |
7. Brighton Resort0" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
10. Snowbird0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |