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" | |
4. Mt Bachelor11" | |
5. Willamette Pass10" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
7. Stevens Pass9" | |
8. White Pass8" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
10. Revelstoke8" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
4. Revelstoke8" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
4. Homewood6" | |
6. Sugar Bowl6" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
9. Heavenly5" | |
10. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stratton, Mount Snow, and Jiminy Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton3" | |
2. Mount Snow3" | |
3. Jiminy Peak3" | |
4. Hunter Mountain2" | |
5. Bousquet Mountain2" | |
6. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Mount Sunapee2" | |
8. Titus Mountain2" | |
10. Ski Butternut2" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Snowbasin Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
3. Powder Mountain3" | |
4. Alta1" | |
5. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
2. Winter Park3" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
5. Vail2" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Terry Peak Ski Area, Mt Brighton, and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Mt Brighton1" | |
4. Wilmot1" | |
5. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
8. The Highlands0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
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 Peak0" | |
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- | |