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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker16" | |
2. Crystal Mountain14" | |
3. Mt Bachelor13" | |
4. Willamette Pass13" | |
5. Stevens Pass11" | |
6. White Pass11" | |
7. Bogus Basin10" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
9. Timberline Lodge10" | |
10. Mission Ridge9" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
3. 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 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Sugar Bowl4" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Heavenly3" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
10. Kirkwood3" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Alta4" | |
4. Brighton Resort4" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
8. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow3" | |
2. Stratton3" | |
3. Mount Sunapee2" | |
4. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
5. Camelback2" | |
6. Ragged Mountain2" | |
7. Titus Mountain2" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
9. Killington2" | |
10. Hunter Mountain1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Beaver Creek1" | |
7. Keystone0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Wilmot, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Mt Brighton, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain1" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Wilmot1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |