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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows29" | |
2. Timberline Lodge23" | |
3. Mt Bachelor20" | |
4. Mt. Baker18" | |
5. Hoodoo18" | |
7. Willamette Pass17" | |
8. White Pass17" | |
9. Bogus Basin15" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Alta12" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Sundance10" | |
7. Snowbird10" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sugar Bowl, Mt Shasta Ski Park, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl9" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
5. Homewood8" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
10. China Peak5" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
2. Cypress Mountain14" | |
3. Grouse Mountain10" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
7. Revelstoke4" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl9" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
4. Homewood8" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
8. Mt Rose4" | |
9. Kirkwood4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Silverton Mountain5" | |
3. Monarch Mountain5" | |
5. Aspen Highlands5" | |
6. Vail4" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
9. Winter Park3" | |
10. Beaver Creek3" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. June Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mont Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |
13. 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- | |