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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
2. Timberline Lodge19" | |
3. Hoodoo14" | |
4. Mt. Baker12" | |
5. Mt Bachelor9" | |
8. Crystal Mountain6" | |
9. Willamette Pass6" | |
10. Schweitzer5" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Revelstoke5" | |
3. Cypress Mountain5" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
6. Grouse Mountain4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. Mt Rose3" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Kirkwood2" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Okemo Mountain Resort, Bromley Mountain, Attitash, Waterville Valley, Ragged Mountain, and Ascutney Outdoors to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bromley Mountain3" | |
3. Attitash3" | |
4. Waterville Valley3" | |
5. Ragged Mountain3" | |
6. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
7. Killington2" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
9. Loon Mountain2" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area2" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Keystone2" | |
7. Vail2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Snowbird1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Brighton Resort1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. 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. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
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- | |