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 30 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker30 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain27 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
4. Revelstoke23 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass21 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Mission Ridge16 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort25 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch25 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Heavenly16 cm | |
8. Kirkwood16 cm | |
9. Homewood14 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe14 cm | |
3. 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 25 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
2. Revelstoke23 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort17 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort13 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Killington, Pico Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
5. Mount Snow8 cm | |
6. Stratton8 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps9 cm | |
2. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
3. Wilmot6 cm | |
4. Mad River4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
9. The Highlands2 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Vail3 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Keystone3 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Breckenridge2 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. 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 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain8 cm | |
2. China Peak5 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
10. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Alta0 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Snowbird0 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
10. Sundance0 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- | |