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. 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 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
3. Sugar Bowl21" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
5. Homewood15" | |
6. Mt Rose14" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
8. Kirkwood8" | |
2. 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 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
3. Sugar Bowl21" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
5. Homewood15" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
8. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Pomerelle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bogus Basin11" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
4. Willamette Pass7" | |
6. Mt. Baker7" | |
7. Cypress Mountain6" | |
8. Hoodoo6" | |
10. Timberline Lodge6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
3. Brighton Resort3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Snowbird3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
5. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Killington, Sunday River, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain3" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
5. Bolton Valley3" | |
6. Killington3" | |
7. Sunday River3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
10. Titus Mountain2" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant0" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
3. Snowmass0" | |
4. Ski Cooper0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
7. Vail0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |