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 to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain17" | |
2. Mt Bachelor15" | |
3. Mt. Baker15" | |
4. Stevens Pass15" | |
5. Willamette Pass13" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
7. Grouse Mountain12" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
9. Bogus Basin10" | |
10. Silver Mountain9" | |
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 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly17" | |
2. Kirkwood17" | |
3. June Mountain15" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
10. Sugar Bowl8" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Alta11" | |
3. Brighton Resort11" | |
5. Snowbird11" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Sundance9" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
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 17", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly17" | |
2. Kirkwood17" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Sugar Bowl8" | |
9. Homewood4" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
5. 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 12", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Cypress Mountain6" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Gore Mountain, Mount Sunapee, Jiminy Peak, Crotched, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow4" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
4. Gore Mountain4" | |
5. Mount Sunapee4" | |
6. Jiminy Peak4" | |
7. Crotched4" | |
9. Bromley Mountain4" | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
3. Snowmass3" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Winter Park1" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
8. 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. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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- | |