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 to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska32" | |
2. Revelstoke1" | |
3. Mt. Baker1" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort1" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort0" | |
9. Silver Mountain0" | |
2. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort0" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Granby Ranch, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Granby Ranch2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
5. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Ski Cooper1" | |
7. Vail1" | |
8. Buttermilk0" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mt Rose1" | |
4. Heavenly1" | |
5. Homewood1" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. Sugar Bowl1" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Northstar California Resort, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly1" | |
3. Homewood1" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Dodge Ridge0" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Holiday Valley Resort, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain1" | |
4. Bolton Valley1" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
7. Hidden Valley0" | |
9. Mount Snow0" | |
10. Stratton0" | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Revelstoke and Sun Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke1" | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
4. Big White Ski Resort0" | |
6. Marmot Basin0" | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
10. 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. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
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. Southern California
The Southern California 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 |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |