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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor19" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows17" | |
3. Mt. Baker17" | |
4. Timberline Lodge14" | |
6. Schweitzer8" | |
7. Mt Spokane8" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
9. Bluewood8" | |
10. Cypress Mountain8" | |
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 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain6" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek12" | |
2. Hidden Valley4" | |
3. Paoli Peaks4" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Mt Crescent1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Silverton Mountain and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain5" | |
2. Snowmass5" | |
4. Telluride4" | |
5. Beaver Creek3" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
8. Keystone2" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
10. Vail2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Hidden Valley4" | |
5. Laurel Mountain3" | |
6. Titus Mountain2" | |
8. Stratton1" | |
9. Mount Snow1" | |
10. Bolton Valley1" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, China Peak, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge3" | |
2. China Peak3" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
5. Kirkwood2" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. Sugar Bowl2" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. June Mountain1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Powder Mountain2" | |
3. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
5. Alta2" | |
6. Brighton Resort2" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
9. 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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
3. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Beech Mountain1" | |
11. 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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |