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 Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort17" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Timberline Lodge13" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Mt. Baker13" | |
8. Cypress Mountain12" | |
9. Bogus Basin11" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
3. Dodge Ridge15" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
6. Kirkwood12" | |
7. Heavenly7" | |
9. Sugar Bowl6" | |
10. China Peak6" | |
3. 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 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village4" | |
4. 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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
4. Kirkwood12" | |
5. Heavenly7" | |
7. Sugar Bowl6" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Mt Rose1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
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 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain11" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
3. Sundance9" | |
4. Alta7" | |
5. Brighton Resort7" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
8. Snowbird7" | |
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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
2. Loon Mountain6" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
4. Burke Mountain5" | |
5. Waterville Valley4" | |
6. Bretton Woods4" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
8. Titus Mountain3" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
10. Mad River Glen3" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. 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. Vail2" | |
3. Keystone1" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
8. Breckenridge0" | |
9. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
10. 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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |