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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska35 cm | |
2. Revelstoke20 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker9 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain8 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain8 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass8 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie8 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area7 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. 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 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta14 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Snowbird14 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Sundance10 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Vail8 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
7. Winter Park7 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
10. Buttermilk6 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain12 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort10 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain6 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain5 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area30 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
4. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. Wilmot4 cm | |
7. Afton Alps4 cm | |
8. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke20 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
6. Lake Louise5 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain4 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort4 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft, Ski Apache, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft10 cm | |
2. Ski Apache10 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe9 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort8 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
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 Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Ober Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. 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 Snowbowl0 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
11. 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- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |