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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass18" | |
2. White Pass12" | |
3. Mt. Baker12" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
5. Schweitzer8" | |
6. Silver Mountain8" | |
9. Bluewood6" | |
10. Crystal Mountain6" | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8" | |
2. Ski Cooper8" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Steamboat4" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
6. Buttermilk4" | |
8. Snowmass4" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
10. Breckenridge4" | |
3. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
7. Cypress Mountain4" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area- | |
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. June Mountain2" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
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 Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant0" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Mt Brighton0" | |
4. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Alpine Valley- | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
4. Mount Snow0" | |
5. Stratton0" | |
6. Bromley Mountain0" | |
7. Mount Sunapee0" | |
9. Ragged Mountain0" | |
10. Loon Mountain0" | |
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- | |
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- | |