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 44", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor44" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows39" | |
3. Timberline Lodge34" | |
4. Mt. Baker34" | |
5. Hoodoo26" | |
6. Willamette Pass25" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort24" | |
9. Bogus Basin18" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area16" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge14" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
4. China Peak10" | |
5. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
7. Heavenly7" | |
9. Sugar Bowl6" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain11" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area10" | |
4. Alta8" | |
5. Brighton Resort8" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
8. Snowbird8" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
3. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
5. Heavenly7" | |
7. Sugar Bowl6" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain13" | |
2. Grouse Mountain10" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. Revelstoke4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain10" | |
2. Telluride7" | |
3. Snowmass7" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area7" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
8. Keystone4" | |
9. Vail4" | |
10. Monarch Mountain3" | |
7. 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 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mont Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Afton Alps- | |
2. Alpine Valley- | |
4. Boyne Mountain- | |
5. The Highlands- | |
6. Mad River- | |
7. Mount Bohemia- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
12. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |