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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
2. Mt. Baker10" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie9" | |
5. Stevens Pass9" | |
6. White Pass8" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort7" | |
9. Crystal Mountain6" | |
10. Hoodoo6" | |
2. 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 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood12" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Sugar Bowl11" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
6. Heavenly2" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
3. Revelstoke6" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
5. Cypress Mountain4" | |
6. Grouse Mountain4" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
4. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain7" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
3. China Peak5" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. 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 Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, Jack Frost Big Boulder, and Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
2. Camelback2" | |
4. Laurel Mountain2" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
7. Hunter Mountain0" | |
9. Mohawk Mountain0" | |
10. Ski Butternut0" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Boyne Mountain0" | |
8. Alpine Valley- | |
10. Mad River- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Winter Park0" | |
3. Beaver Creek0" | |
4. Ski Cooper0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
6. Buttermilk- | |
10. Monarch Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mont Tremblant0" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
6. Horseshoe Resort- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |