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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
6. Sugar Bowl22" | |
7. Heavenly19" | |
8. Kirkwood19" | |
9. June Mountain18" | |
10. Dodge Ridge18" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
6. Sugar Bowl22" | |
7. Heavenly19" | |
8. Kirkwood19" | |
9. Homewood16" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
2. Bogus Basin14" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort7" | |
5. Grouse Mountain4" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
8. Crystal Mountain3" | |
9. Cypress Mountain3" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows3" | |
4. 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 18", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain18" | |
2. China Peak16" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Pico Mountain4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
10. Cannon Mountain3" | |
6. 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 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain4" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain3" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Alta0" | |
4. Brighton Resort0" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
8. Sundance0" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Vail0" | |
3. Ski Cooper0" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
9. Winter Park0" | |
10. Buttermilk- | |
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- | |