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 Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
5. June Mountain19" | |
6. Heavenly17" | |
7. Kirkwood17" | |
8. China Peak16" | |
10. Sugar Bowl16" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
5. Heavenly17" | |
6. Kirkwood17" | |
8. Sugar Bowl16" | |
9. Homewood12" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6" | |
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" | |
7. Bluewood4" | |
9. Cypress Mountain3" | |
10. Crystal Mountain3" | |
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 19", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19" | |
2. China Peak16" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
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 Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Killington, Pico Mountain, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
2. Loon Mountain4" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
6. Killington4" | |
7. Pico Mountain4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
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" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort2" | |
7. 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" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Snowbasin Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Snowbird1" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
9. Sundance0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Ski Cooper1" | |
3. Snowmass0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
7. Beaver Creek0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
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- | |