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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain18" | |
2. Cypress Mountain17" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Mt. Baker14" | |
5. Stevens Pass11" | |
6. Crystal Mountain10" | |
7. Mt Bachelor9" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain18" | |
2. Cypress Mountain17" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Gore Mountain, Stratton, Whiteface Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Crotched, Mount Sunapee, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow4" | |
3. Gore Mountain4" | |
4. Stratton4" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
6. Cannon Mountain4" | |
7. Crotched4" | |
8. Mount Sunapee4" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area3" | |
4. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Kirkwood2" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Wolf Creek3" | |
4. Winter Park2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
7. Keystone2" | |
8. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
10. Monarch Mountain1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Sugar Bowl2" | |
4. Kirkwood2" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Horseshoe Resort, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley, Sunrise Park Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Sundance0" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
5. Alta0" | |
6. Brian Head Resort0" | |
7. Brighton Resort0" | |
9. Snowbird0" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0" | |
12. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. The Highlands0" | |
3. Mt Brighton0" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
5. Boyne Mountain0" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
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- | |