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 41", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska41" | |
2. Timberline Lodge1" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie0" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows0" | |
9. Mt Spokane0" | |
10. Stevens Pass0" | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Silverton Mountain, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Aspen Highlands2" | |
3. Aspen Mountain2" | |
5. Silverton Mountain2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Buttermilk1" | |
8. Snowmass1" | |
9. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird3" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Brian Head Resort1" | |
8. Sundance1" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Wachusett Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area, Holiday Valley Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Mount Snow, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sunday River, Stratton, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bretton Woods, Crotched, Windham Mountain Club, Bolton Valley, Hunter Mountain, Pleasant Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Liberty Mountain Resort, Mad River Glen, Bousquet Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain1" | |
3. Hidden Valley1" | |
4. Wachusett Mountain1" | |
5. Blue Hills Ski Area1" | |
8. Mount Snow1" | |
10. Sunday River1" | |
6. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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. Marmot Basin0" | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
6. Revelstoke- | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Dodge Ridge- | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |