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 Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
5. Mt Bachelor4" | |
7. Revelstoke4" | |
8. Mt. Baker3" | |
9. Schweitzer2" | |
10. Stevens Pass2" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
4. Revelstoke4" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, BigRock Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Mad River Glen, Titus Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Pico Mountain, Killington, Bolton Valley, Loon Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. BigRock Mountain2" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
7. Mad River Glen2" | |
8. Titus Mountain2" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
3. Kirkwood2" | |
5. Sugar Bowl2" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
10. Mt Rose0" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Wilmot2" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
9. Boyne Mountain1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
8. 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |