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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
2. Kirkwood22" | |
4. Sugar Bowl20" | |
5. Homewood19" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
10. Heavenly10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
2. Kirkwood22" | |
4. Sugar Bowl20" | |
5. Homewood19" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
9. Heavenly10" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows25" | |
2. Mt. Baker18" | |
3. Timberline Lodge17" | |
4. Hoodoo17" | |
5. Grouse Mountain17" | |
6. Cypress Mountain15" | |
7. Mt Bachelor15" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie14" | |
10. Bluewood12" | |
4. 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 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain17" | |
2. Cypress Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
5. 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Sundance4" | |
6. Brighton Resort4" | |
8. Alta4" | |
10. Snowbird4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Loon Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Sunapee3" | |
4. Berkshire East3" | |
5. Bromley Mountain2" | |
6. Waterville Valley2" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
8. Bretton Woods2" | |
9. Jiminy Peak2" | |
10. Pico Mountain2" | |
7. 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 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat and Keystone to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Keystone1" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
5. Winter Park0" | |
7. Ski Cooper0" | |
8. Breckenridge0" | |
9. Monarch Mountain0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton1" | |
2. Mount Bohemia0" | |
4. Mad River0" | |
5. Boyne Mountain0" | |
6. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |