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 51 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort50 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain41 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker29 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass23 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor20 cm | |
8. White Pass16 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 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 51 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort50 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
3. Revelstoke21 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Lake Louise4 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
2. Alta9 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort7 cm | |
10. Sundance6 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Hunter Mountain6 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley5 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain4 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 Alps10 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. The Highlands7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
9. Wilmot3 cm | |
10. Mad River2 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. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
4. Snowmass5 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
8. Buttermilk3 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Vail3 cm | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
10. Homewood- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 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 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10 cm | |
2. China Peak1 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 Mountain4 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
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- | |