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. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
2. Revelstoke7" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort1" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
2. Revelstoke7" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
9. Mt. Baker1" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Bretton Woods, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Burke Mountain, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarloaf, Holiday Valley Resort, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, BigRock Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ascutney Outdoors, Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, Killington, Pico Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Sunday River, Wildcat Mountain, and Windham Mountain Club to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee2" | |
2. Ragged Mountain2" | |
3. Bretton Woods2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. Mad River Glen2" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
7. Burke Mountain2" | |
9. Mount Snow2" | |
10. Stratton2" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Wilmot, Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Afton Alps, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot2" | |
2. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
5. Sundown Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
8. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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- | |
11. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |