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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska27" | |
2. Cypress Mountain10" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
4. Mt Bachelor9" | |
6. Willamette Pass8" | |
7. White Pass7" | |
8. Crystal Mountain7" | |
10. Stevens Pass6" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly5" | |
3. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Grouse Mountain3" | |
4. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly5" | |
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Dodge Ridge4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Powder Mountain3" | |
3. Alta3" | |
4. Snowbird3" | |
5. Sundance3" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Brighton Resort2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek7" | |
2. Paoli Peaks5" | |
3. Hidden Valley5" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. The Highlands2" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Aspen Highlands3" | |
3. Aspen Mountain3" | |
4. Steamboat2" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. Vail2" | |
10. Winter Park1" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
5. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Hidden Valley2" | |
7. Laurel Mountain2" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
9. Cannon Mountain1" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
9. 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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
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. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |