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 Crystal Mountain and Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain16" | |
2. Mt. Baker16" | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Grouse Mountain14" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
6. Stevens Pass14" | |
7. Mt Bachelor14" | |
8. Willamette Pass12" | |
10. Silver Mountain11" | |
2. 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 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly30" | |
2. Kirkwood30" | |
3. June Mountain19" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
10. Sugar Bowl5" | |
3. 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 30", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly30" | |
2. Kirkwood30" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
8. Sugar Bowl5" | |
9. Homewood3" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. 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 14", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain14" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
3. Revelstoke9" | |
4. Cypress Mountain8" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain17" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
3. Alta7" | |
4. Brighton Resort7" | |
6. Snowbird7" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Mount Sunapee4" | |
4. Gore Mountain4" | |
6. Crotched4" | |
7. Wachusett Mountain3" | |
8. Killington3" | |
9. Ragged Mountain3" | |
10. Pico Mountain3" | |
7. 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 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain0" | |
4. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
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. Ski Cooper0" | |
4. Vail0" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
8. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Snowmass0" | |
10. Breckenridge0" | |
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 Mountain- | |
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- | |