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. 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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood19" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
4. Sugar Bowl16" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
2. 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" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
5. Stevens Pass6" | |
6. Sun Valley Resort5" | |
7. Willamette Pass5" | |
8. Mt. Baker5" | |
9. White Pass5" | |
10. Mission Ridge4" | |
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. Revelstoke4" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
4. 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 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
6. 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 Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta1" | |
2. Brighton Resort1" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
5. Snowbird1" | |
7. Sundance1" | |
8. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
4. Mad River Glen1" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
7. Mount Snow1" | |
8. Stratton1" | |
9. Bromley Mountain1" | |
10. Bretton Woods1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Winter Park, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Buttermilk1" | |
4. Snowmass1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Aspen Highlands1" | |
7. Aspen Mountain1" | |
8. Beaver Creek0" | |
9. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort0" | |
10. 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- | |
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- | |