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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sunday River to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunday River8" | |
2. Sugarloaf7" | |
3. Loon Mountain7" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
7. Titus Mountain4" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
9. Stratton4" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort4" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass7" | |
2. Mt Bachelor6" | |
3. Bogus Basin5" | |
4. Crystal Mountain5" | |
5. Hoodoo4" | |
9. Stevens Pass3" | |
10. White Pass3" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne9" | |
2. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
3. Alta3" | |
4. Brighton Resort3" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Snowbird3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
4. Keystone3" | |
5. Winter Park3" | |
7. Vail3" | |
8. Snowmass3" | |
9. Breckenridge2" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Lake Louise1" | |
5. Cypress Mountain1" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
7. Revelstoke1" | |
10. Grouse Mountain1" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort, Sugar Bowl, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Heavenly0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort, Sugar Bowl, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Heavenly0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |