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. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
2. Winter Park5" | |
3. Steamboat4" | |
4. Keystone4" | |
5. Vail3" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
8. Granby Ranch3" | |
9. Breckenridge3" | |
10. Beaver Creek3" | |
2. 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, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Brighton Resort4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly4" | |
2. Kirkwood4" | |
3. Dodge Ridge3" | |
4. China Peak3" | |
5. June Mountain3" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly4" | |
2. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Mt Rose1" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain1" | |
5. Snow Summit1" | |
6. Snow Valley1" | |
7. Mountain High0" | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0" | |
6. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska7" | |
2. Mission Ridge0" | |
4. Revelstoke0" | |
6. Bluewood0" | |
7. White Pass0" | |
8. 49 Degrees North- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
2. Titus Mountain1" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
7. Hidden Valley0" | |
8. Laurel Mountain0" | |
9. Mount Snow0" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands1" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Lake Louise to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lake Louise1" | |
2. Revelstoke0" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |