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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass16" | |
2. Mt Bachelor15" | |
3. Mt. Baker14" | |
4. Silver Mountain12" | |
5. Magic Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Crystal Mountain11" | |
7. Willamette Pass10" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Grouse Mountain10" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
4. Snowbird10" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Powder Mountain8" | |
8. Sundance8" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. 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 10", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
5. Ski Cooper5" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Keystone4" | |
10. Beaver Creek4" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. June Mountain4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Heavenly5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Mt Rose2" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. 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. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
2. Titus Mountain0" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort0" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl0" | |
6. Attitash- | |
7. BigRock Mountain- | |
10. Bousquet Mountain- | |
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 Tremblant0" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. 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- | |
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 ICON 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 ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |