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 Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
5. Mt. Baker10" | |
6. White Pass9" | |
7. Hoodoo9" | |
8. Stevens Pass9" | |
9. Crystal Mountain9" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
5. Kirkwood2" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
4. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Sundance3" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bousquet Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Berkshire East, Windham Mountain Club, Crotched, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bousquet Mountain2" | |
2. Jiminy Peak2" | |
3. Berkshire East2" | |
5. Crotched2" | |
7. Mount Snow2" | |
8. Stratton2" | |
9. Bromley Mountain2" | |
10. Mount Sunapee1" | |
6. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton3" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Buttermilk1" | |
4. Snowmass1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Granby Ranch0" | |
9. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
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- | |