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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker32" | |
3. Cypress Mountain21" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
5. Hoodoo18" | |
6. Timberline Lodge16" | |
7. Mt Bachelor15" | |
8. Willamette Pass13" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
10. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain21" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
4. Grouse Mountain13" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
3. 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 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
4. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Sugar Bowl6" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Mt Rose4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, Sundance, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Powder Mountain3" | |
8. Sundance3" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. 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 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak18" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Liberty Mountain Resort and Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whitetail Resort3" | |
4. Hidden Valley1" | |
6. Laurel Mountain1" | |
9. Blue Mountain Resort0" | |
10. Camelback0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass4" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Monarch Mountain1" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Keystone1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Silverton Mountain0" | |
8. Wolf Creek0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Sundown Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands0" | |
5. Wilmot0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Alpine Valley- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant- | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |