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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass10" | |
2. Mt. Baker9" | |
5. Crystal Mountain6" | |
6. White Pass6" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Bogus Basin5" | |
9. Mission Ridge5" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
4. Cypress Mountain3" | |
5. Grouse Mountain3" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort3" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain3" | |
2. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Camelback2" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
9. Mohawk Mountain1" | |
10. Ski Butternut1" | |
4. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Winter Park, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek1" | |
2. Ski Cooper1" | |
3. Vail1" | |
4. Winter Park1" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
4. Mont Tremblant0" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
7. Blue Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps0" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
3. Mount Bohemia0" | |
4. The Highlands0" | |
5. Boyne Mountain0" | |
6. Sundown Mountain0" | |
7. Alpine Valley- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 JMA 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 JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |