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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows25" | |
2. Mt. Baker19" | |
3. Timberline Lodge19" | |
4. Mt Bachelor16" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Stevens Pass12" | |
7. Willamette Pass11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
9. Crystal Mountain9" | |
10. White Pass9" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
4. Cypress Mountain7" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
6. Grouse Mountain7" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cranmore Mountain Resort and Attitash to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Attitash4" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain3" | |
5. Loon Mountain3" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
7. Waterville Valley3" | |
8. Gore Mountain3" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl3" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
5. Mt Rose2" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Afton Alps, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia1" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. 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 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Powder Mountain0" | |
3. Snowbird0" | |
6. Alta- | |
8. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |
12. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |