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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor13" | |
2. Willamette Pass9" | |
3. White Pass9" | |
4. Crystal Mountain9" | |
6. Stevens Pass8" | |
8. Bluewood7" | |
9. Hoodoo6" | |
10. Mission Ridge6" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow7" | |
2. Stratton7" | |
3. Titus Mountain6" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Bolton Valley6" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
8. Loon Mountain6" | |
9. Killington5" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort5" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
4. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
3. Homewood3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Mt Rose3" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Dodge Ridge, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
3. Homewood3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Dodge Ridge3" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Kirkwood2" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
3. Keystone3" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
6. Ski Cooper3" | |
7. Vail2" | |
8. Winter Park2" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
10. Aspen Highlands2" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Alta1" | |
9. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Mad River1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Paoli Peaks0" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |