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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass24" | |
2. Mt. Baker14" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Bogus Basin8" | |
7. White Pass7" | |
8. Crystal Mountain7" | |
9. Mission Ridge7" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
8. Revelstoke4" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort2" | |
3. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek5" | |
2. Ski Cooper5" | |
3. Vail5" | |
4. Steamboat5" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
6. Buttermilk3" | |
8. Snowmass3" | |
9. Aspen Highlands3" | |
10. Aspen Mountain3" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
7. June Mountain2" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Loon Mountain0" | |
2. Cannon Mountain0" | |
3. Waterville Valley0" | |
5. Mohawk Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Butternut0" | |
7. Thunder Ridge0" | |
8. Attitash0" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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 |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant0" | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
6. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
10. 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. Mt Brighton0" | |
3. Afton Alps- | |
4. Alpine Valley- | |
6. Boyne Mountain- | |
7. The Highlands- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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 |
|---|---|
3. 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- | |
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 JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |