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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska15" | |
2. Timberline Lodge6" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
5. Silver Mountain4" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
7. Crystal Mountain4" | |
8. Stevens Pass4" | |
10. Hoodoo3" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbird, Snowbasin Resort, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Brighton Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
3. Bolton Valley2" | |
5. Mad River Glen2" | |
7. Bretton Woods2" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
10. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. 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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Paoli Peaks2" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Mad River2" | |
5. Hidden Valley2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, Silverton Mountain, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Vail, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Buttermilk to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Winter Park2" | |
3. Silverton Mountain2" | |
4. Snowmass2" | |
5. Breckenridge2" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
7. Vail2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Aspen Highlands2" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
3. Revelstoke1" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort1" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain4" | |
2. Ober Mountain3" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
4. Wintergreen2" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ski Apache and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache3" | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft3" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |