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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor26" | |
2. Stevens Pass19" | |
3. Crystal Mountain17" | |
4. Willamette Pass17" | |
5. Mt. Baker15" | |
6. Silver Mountain14" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
8. Timberline Lodge14" | |
9. White Pass13" | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort12" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta13" | |
2. Brighton Resort13" | |
4. Snowbird13" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Sundance12" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
9. Powder Mountain10" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
5. June Mountain10" | |
7. Sugar Bowl9" | |
8. Heavenly8" | |
9. Kirkwood8" | |
10. Dodge Ridge7" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
6. Sugar Bowl9" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
8. Kirkwood8" | |
9. Homewood6" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain7" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Revelstoke4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Snowmass7" | |
4. Telluride4" | |
5. Silverton Mountain4" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
8. Purgatory Resort3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
7. 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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10" | |
2. China Peak6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
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 to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
3. Mt Brighton0" | |
4. Afton Alps- | |
5. Alpine Valley- | |
7. Boyne Mountain- | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
2. Mont Tremblant- | |
3. Blue Mountain- | |
5. Horseshoe Resort- | |
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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |
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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |