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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker13" | |
2. Silver Mountain11" | |
3. Crystal Mountain9" | |
5. Schweitzer7" | |
6. Mt Spokane7" | |
7. Stevens Pass7" | |
9. 49 Degrees North5" | |
10. White Pass5" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
6. Homewood4" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl4" | |
10. June Mountain4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
5. Homewood4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
10. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
3. Alta4" | |
4. Brighton Resort4" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
7. Snowbird4" | |
9. Powder Mountain3" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
5. 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 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
7. Grouse Mountain2" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort2" | |
9. Revelstoke2" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
3. Hidden Valley2" | |
4. Laurel Mountain2" | |
6. Titus Mountain2" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
10. Mount Snow1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek3" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
4. Snowmass2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
8. Ski Cooper2" | |
10. Aspen Highlands1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek6" | |
2. Paoli Peaks2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Hidden Valley1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
10. The Highlands0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
10. 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 Peak3" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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 Mountain1" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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- | |