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 Hoodoo to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hoodoo14" | |
2. Willamette Pass13" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Mt Bachelor10" | |
5. Cypress Mountain8" | |
6. Grouse Mountain8" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
9. White Pass7" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain8" | |
2. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
8. Revelstoke2" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. RED Mountain 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Killington, Pico Mountain, BigRock Mountain, Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Bretton Woods, Crotched, Sunday River, Wildcat Mountain, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ascutney Outdoors, Gore Mountain, and Burke Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain2" | |
2. Cannon Mountain2" | |
3. Waterville Valley2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. Mad River Glen2" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
7. Killington2" | |
8. Pico Mountain2" | |
9. BigRock Mountain2" | |
10. Mount Sunapee2" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
5. Kirkwood3" | |
6. Bear Mountain- | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Heavenly- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Granby Ranch, Steamboat, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2" | |
2. Ski Cooper2" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Granby Ranch2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Winter Park2" | |
8. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Snowmass1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood3" | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |