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 3 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 3 days, we expect Hoodoo to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hoodoo8" | |
2. Mt Bachelor7" | |
3. Crystal Mountain6" | |
4. Willamette Pass6" | |
6. Silver Mountain4" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows4" | |
8. Timberline Lodge4" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
10. Mission Ridge3" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Waterville Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley5" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
3. Loon Mountain5" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain5" | |
5. Bretton Woods4" | |
7. Killington4" | |
9. Mount Snow4" | |
10. Stratton4" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
2. Blue Mountain4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Buttermilk and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk3" | |
2. Ski Cooper3" | |
3. Vail2" | |
5. Aspen Highlands2" | |
6. Aspen Mountain2" | |
7. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Steamboat2" | |
9. Winter Park2" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Alpine Valley4" | |
5. Mt Crescent2" | |
6. Boyne Mountain2" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
4. Powder Mountain1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
6. Brighton Resort1" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
3. Marmot Basin1" | |
6. Revelstoke1" | |
7. Lake Louise1" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village1" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
3. Heavenly0" | |
4. Kirkwood0" | |
7. Homewood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
3. Heavenly0" | |
4. Kirkwood0" | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Homewood- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 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. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |