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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker34" | |
2. Grouse Mountain32" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
4. Hoodoo28" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
6. Timberline Lodge25" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie23" | |
8. Cypress Mountain22" | |
9. Mt Spokane22" | |
10. Mt Bachelor21" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain32" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain22" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge24" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe23" | |
4. Kirkwood18" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
6. Heavenly13" | |
7. China Peak11" | |
9. Sugar Bowl8" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18" | |
2. Powder Mountain15" | |
3. Sundance13" | |
4. Alta10" | |
5. Brighton Resort10" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
8. Snowbird10" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
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 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe23" | |
3. Kirkwood18" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
5. Heavenly13" | |
7. Sugar Bowl8" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
10. Mt Rose0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Killington, Pico Mountain, Gore Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Crotched, Jiminy Peak, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington4" | |
2. Pico Mountain4" | |
3. Gore Mountain4" | |
4. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
5. Cannon Mountain4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
7. Waterville Valley4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
9. Jiminy Peak4" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
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 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak11" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
4. Vail1" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
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- | |