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 Alyeska, Silver Mountain, Mt. Baker, Lookout Pass Ski Area, and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska7" | |
2. Silver Mountain7" | |
3. Mt. Baker7" | |
5. Stevens Pass7" | |
7. Schweitzer5" | |
9. Mt Spokane5" | |
10. 49 Degrees North4" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek12" | |
2. Paoli Peaks7" | |
3. Hidden Valley5" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Alpine Valley2" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Mt Crescent1" | |
3. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
4. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
10. Revelstoke2" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Kirkwood3" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
7. June Mountain2" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Winter Park, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Telluride, Vail, Steamboat, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
4. Aspen Highlands2" | |
5. Aspen Mountain2" | |
6. Winter Park2" | |
7. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Ski Cooper2" | |
9. Telluride2" | |
10. Vail2" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Kirkwood3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley2" | |
6. Bolton Valley2" | |
7. Laurel Mountain1" | |
9. Mount Snow1" | |
10. Stratton1" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
8. Sundance2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |