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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
3. Killington6" | |
4. Sugarloaf6" | |
5. Stratton5" | |
7. Mount Snow5" | |
9. Bolton Valley5" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
2. 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 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows8" | |
2. Timberline Lodge8" | |
3. Mt Bachelor6" | |
4. Hoodoo6" | |
7. Bluewood4" | |
8. White Pass3" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort3" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird5" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Alta3" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Powder Mountain1" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Loveland Ski Area, Winter Park, Keystone, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Breckenridge to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Keystone2" | |
6. Breckenridge2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Monarch Mountain1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Mt Crescent1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain1" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort1" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
5. Grouse Mountain1" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
8. Mount Norquay1" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood2" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. 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- | |
13. 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- | |