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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silver Mountain to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silver Mountain16" | |
2. Mt. Baker14" | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area11" | |
4. Crystal Mountain11" | |
5. Mt Spokane11" | |
6. Stevens Pass10" | |
8. 49 Degrees North8" | |
9. Schweitzer8" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Homewood, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Homewood7" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
7. Sugar Bowl6" | |
8. Dodge Ridge6" | |
10. Heavenly6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Homewood, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Homewood7" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
7. Sugar Bowl6" | |
9. Heavenly6" | |
10. Kirkwood6" | |
4. 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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Powder Mountain5" | |
9. Sundance5" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
3. Beaver Creek5" | |
5. Vail5" | |
6. Snowmass4" | |
7. Winter Park4" | |
8. Keystone4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
2. Hidden Valley6" | |
3. Laurel Mountain6" | |
8. Titus Mountain3" | |
9. Whitetail Resort3" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort3" | |
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 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
6. Cypress Mountain4" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek, Alpine Valley, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek4" | |
2. Alpine Valley4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Mad River3" | |
5. Mt Crescent3" | |
7. Boyne Mountain2" | |
9. Paoli Peaks1" | |
10. Hidden Valley1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. 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", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. China Peak2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. 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- | |