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 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker17" | |
2. Crystal Mountain16" | |
3. Mt Bachelor13" | |
4. Willamette Pass13" | |
5. Revelstoke12" | |
6. Stevens Pass11" | |
7. White Pass11" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort10" | |
10. Bogus Basin10" | |
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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke12" | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort10" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
3. Mount Sunapee4" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
5. BigRock Mountain4" | |
6. Crotched3" | |
7. Ragged Mountain3" | |
8. Sugarloaf3" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area3" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Homewood3" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Heavenly3" | |
9. Kirkwood3" | |
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 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Wilmot3" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Sundown Mountain2" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Boyne Mountain1" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Alta1" | |
5. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
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 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
8. Vail0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
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 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. China Peak0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
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- | |