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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows33" | |
2. Timberline Lodge31" | |
3. Mt Bachelor25" | |
4. Mt. Baker24" | |
5. Hoodoo23" | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area17" | |
7. Bluewood17" | |
8. Cypress Mountain16" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
2. 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 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area11" | |
2. Keystone9" | |
4. Steamboat8" | |
5. Monarch Mountain8" | |
6. Snowmass7" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
8. Vail6" | |
9. Ski Cooper6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
2. Powder Mountain11" | |
3. Sundance8" | |
4. Alta5" | |
5. Brighton Resort5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
4. Kirkwood6" | |
5. Heavenly5" | |
7. Sugar Bowl5" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
4. Kirkwood6" | |
5. Dodge Ridge5" | |
6. Heavenly5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl5" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. China Peak2" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
8. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache0" | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Taos Ski Valley- | |
10. 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. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant0" | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley0" | |
3. Attitash- | |
4. BigRock Mountain- | |
8. Camelback- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |