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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker16" | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
4. Stevens Pass10" | |
5. White Pass8" | |
6. Silver Mountain7" | |
7. Schweitzer6" | |
10. Crystal Mountain5" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Cypress Mountain4" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
3. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek5" | |
2. Ski Cooper5" | |
3. Vail5" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
7. Breckenridge4" | |
8. Keystone4" | |
9. Buttermilk3" | |
4. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. China Peak0" | |
5. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
6. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta1" | |
2. Brighton Resort1" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
5. Snowbird1" | |
7. Sundance1" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Powder Mountain0" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Afton Alps0" | |
4. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
7. Alpine Valley- | |
9. The Highlands- | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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" | |
3. Killington0" | |
4. Pico Mountain0" | |
6. Mount Snow0" | |
7. Stratton0" | |
8. Bromley Mountain0" | |
9. Attitash- | |
10. BigRock Mountain- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |