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 Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort29" | |
2. Mt. Baker25" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Bogus Basin14" | |
5. Grouse Mountain14" | |
6. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort10" | |
8. Willamette Pass10" | |
9. Bluewood10" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
3. Sugar Bowl13" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
6. Dodge Ridge11" | |
7. Kirkwood10" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
9. Heavenly6" | |
10. China Peak5" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
3. Sugar Bowl13" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
6. Kirkwood10" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. Revelstoke5" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
3. Sundance9" | |
4. Alta6" | |
5. Brighton Resort6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Snowbird6" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Loon Mountain5" | |
3. Waterville Valley4" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
5. Sugarloaf3" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
7. Burke Mountain3" | |
8. BigRock Mountain3" | |
10. Sunday River2" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. 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 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
3. Snowmass0" | |
4. Vail0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Keystone0" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |