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 41", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska41" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort1" | |
5. Revelstoke0" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie0" | |
7. 49 Degrees North- | |
8. Bluewood- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Granby Ranch2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Beaver Creek2" | |
5. Ski Cooper2" | |
7. Vail2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Keystone1" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Brian Head Resort1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. Dodge Ridge1" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Heavenly1" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Sugar Bowl1" | |
10. June Mountain0" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Rose2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Heavenly1" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Sugar Bowl1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, Holiday Valley Resort, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
3. Bolton Valley1" | |
5. Mount Snow1" | |
6. Stratton1" | |
8. Bretton Woods1" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
8. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands1" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
3. 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. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 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. Revelstoke0" | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
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- | |