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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort33" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
4. Sugar Bowl26" | |
5. Homewood23" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe22" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe20" | |
9. Heavenly15" | |
10. Kirkwood15" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park22" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
4. Mt. Baker12" | |
5. Mt Bachelor10" | |
6. Bogus Basin10" | |
7. Willamette Pass8" | |
8. Crystal Mountain8" | |
9. Grouse Mountain7" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
3. 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 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
3. Grouse Mountain7" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
7. Powder Mountain5" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
9. Sundance3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. 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 15", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain15" | |
2. China Peak7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort2" | |
5. Camelback0" | |
7. Belleayre Mountain0" | |
8. Hidden Valley0" | |
9. Laurel Mountain0" | |
10. Hunter Mountain0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Snowmass1" | |
4. Winter Park0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
7. Vail0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Afton Alps1" | |
3. Sundown Mountain0" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
5. Mad River0" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Boyne Mountain0" | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
5. Mont Tremblant- | |
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 Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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- | |