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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Schweitzer to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Schweitzer15" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
3. Mt. Baker10" | |
4. Revelstoke8" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Crystal Mountain6" | |
10. 49 Degrees North6" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
2. Revelstoke8" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Holiday Valley Resort, Mount Snow, Mad River Glen, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
5. Mount Snow4" | |
6. Mad River Glen4" | |
7. Bolton Valley4" | |
8. Cannon Mountain3" | |
9. Killington3" | |
10. Mount Sunapee3" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. Wilmot2" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat0" | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
8. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
9. 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 GEM 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- | |
10. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |