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 and Timberline Lodge to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows23" | |
2. Timberline Lodge23" | |
3. Mt Bachelor19" | |
4. Willamette Pass15" | |
5. Hoodoo15" | |
6. Mt Spokane13" | |
7. White Pass12" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
9. Mt. Baker11" | |
10. Bluewood9" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird7" | |
2. Alta6" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
5. Powder Mountain5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
4. Winter Park4" | |
5. Breckenridge4" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
7. Keystone3" | |
8. Ski Cooper3" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Revelstoke, Mount Seymour Resort, and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
3. Cypress Mountain5" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly0" | |
10. Kirkwood0" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Mt Rose0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
7. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Alpine Valley1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Titus Mountain0" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
4. Hidden Valley0" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort0" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl0" | |
7. Gore Mountain0" | |
8. Attitash- | |
9. BigRock Mountain- | |
10. Blue Hills Ski Area- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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- | |
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- | |
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- | |