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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker10" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows9" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
4. Stevens Pass8" | |
5. Schweitzer7" | |
6. Timberline Lodge7" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley3" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
6. Mount Snow2" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
8. Killington2" | |
9. Mad River Glen2" | |
10. Stratton2" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, The Highlands, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, Wilmot, Mt Brighton, Boyne Mountain, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain1" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Brighton Resort0" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
7. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
3. Winter Park0" | |
4. Beaver Creek- | |
5. Buttermilk- | |
8. Monarch Mountain- | |
9. Ski Cooper- | |
10. Snowmass- | |
8. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |