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. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta23 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort23 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort23 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Snowbird23 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort23 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort16 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
9. Sundance14 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska50 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain17 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor16 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass14 cm | |
5. Bogus Basin12 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain11 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass10 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows9 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge9 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley12 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain12 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain12 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
5. Seven Springs Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
9. Liberty Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort6 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin11 cm | |
2. Steamboat9 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
4. Winter Park6 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Vail6 cm | |
7. Telluride5 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
9. Snowmass5 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek14 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks13 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley11 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort3 cm | |
6. Revelstoke3 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb3 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort7 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
7. Ski Apache2 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain21 cm | |
2. Wintergreen6 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 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. Mt Shasta Ski Park1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Dodge Ridge- | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. June Mountain- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. June Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |