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 39", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska39" | |
2. Bogus Basin0" | |
3. 49 Degrees North- | |
4. Bluewood- | |
5. Crystal Mountain- | |
7. Hoodoo- | |
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, Sundance, and Brian Head Resort 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 Resort2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
3. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
5. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Kirkwood, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Kirkwood1" | |
5. Mt Rose1" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Eldora Mountain Resort, Powderhorn, Granby Ranch, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
3. Powderhorn1" | |
4. Granby Ranch1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Beaver Creek0" | |
7. Buttermilk0" | |
9. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, BigRock Mountain, Titus Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
4. Bolton Valley1" | |
5. BigRock Mountain1" | |
6. Titus Mountain1" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
9. Burke Mountain0" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Afton Alps- | |
5. Alpine Valley- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
10. 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 Snowbowl0" | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
4. Lake Louise- | |
5. Revelstoke- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
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. 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- | |