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 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor17" | |
2. Cypress Mountain14" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
4. White Pass12" | |
5. Crystal Mountain10" | |
7. Hoodoo7" | |
8. Willamette Pass7" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows7" | |
10. Timberline Lodge7" | |
2. 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 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain14" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Heavenly4" | |
4. Kirkwood4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
2. Heavenly4" | |
3. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. 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 Alta, Snowbird, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Snowbird4" | |
3. Sundance4" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Powder Mountain3" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Brighton Resort3" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Keystone3" | |
3. Vail3" | |
4. Steamboat3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Beaver Creek3" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
3. Titus Mountain4" | |
4. Bolton Valley3" | |
7. Mount Snow2" | |
8. Stratton2" | |
9. Cannon Mountain2" | |
8. 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" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Mt Crescent1" | |
7. Snow Creek1" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. 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- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |