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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort55 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain35 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke26 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass19 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort19 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor16 cm | |
10. White Pass14 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 56 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort55 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
3. Revelstoke26 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort19 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort14 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort12 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort12 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort9 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl9 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen9 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain9 cm | |
4. 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 Alps8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
4. Wilmot5 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
6. Mad River4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
10. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. 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 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
3. Heavenly2 cm | |
4. Kirkwood2 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
10. Homewood- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
2. Alta1 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Snowbird1 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Sundance1 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |