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 41 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort37 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain35 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor28 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass27 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort25 cm | |
7. Revelstoke25 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass24 cm | |
9. White Pass21 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
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 38 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort37 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort25 cm | |
3. Revelstoke25 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb20 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. 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, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe16 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort16 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16 cm | |
4. Homewood14 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort14 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl14 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe14 cm | |
9. Heavenly12 cm | |
10. Kirkwood12 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton9 cm | |
2. Mount Snow9 cm | |
3. Jiminy Peak8 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
5. Mount Sunapee7 cm | |
6. Bousquet Mountain7 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Hunter Mountain6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
4. Alta4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Snowbird4 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin9 cm | |
2. Winter Park8 cm | |
3. Steamboat6 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Vail4 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Keystone4 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
10. Breckenridge3 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps7 cm | |
2. Wilmot6 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
9. 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- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |