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 Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
3. Sugar Bowl24" | |
4. Kirkwood23" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort20" | |
6. Homewood18" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
9. Mt Rose12" | |
10. Heavenly12" | |
2. 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" | |
3. Sugar Bowl24" | |
4. Kirkwood23" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort20" | |
6. Homewood18" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
9. Heavenly12" | |
10. Dodge Ridge11" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Timberline Lodge to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge32" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows31" | |
3. Mt. Baker19" | |
4. Mt Bachelor17" | |
5. Hoodoo14" | |
6. Grouse Mountain13" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
9. Cypress Mountain12" | |
10. Bluewood12" | |
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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
3. Snowbird8" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
7. Alta7" | |
8. Brighton Resort7" | |
10. Sundance6" | |
5. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
6. 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 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain10" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stratton, Mount Snow, Mount Sunapee, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton2" | |
2. Mount Snow2" | |
3. Mount Sunapee2" | |
5. Bromley Mountain2" | |
6. Crotched1" | |
8. Wachusett Mountain1" | |
9. Ragged Mountain1" | |
10. Windham Mountain Club1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Loveland Ski Area, Ski Cooper, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
3. Ski Cooper1" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Telluride0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Vail0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Mt Brighton, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt Brighton1" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. Afton Alps0" | |
7. Boyne Mountain0" | |
8. The Highlands0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |