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 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood17" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
4. Sugar Bowl13" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
3. Stevens Pass9" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
5. White Pass7" | |
6. Mt. Baker7" | |
7. Hoodoo6" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort6" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
3. Revelstoke6" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
9. Cypress Mountain2" | |
10. Grouse Mountain2" | |
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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Brighton Resort4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak9" | |
2. June Mountain8" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Buttermilk3" | |
4. Snowmass3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Winter Park2" | |
8. Beaver Creek2" | |
9. Ski Cooper2" | |
10. Vail2" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Laurel Mountain and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain1" | |
3. Blue Mountain Resort0" | |
4. Camelback0" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort0" | |
8. Mad River Glen0" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl0" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Blue Mountain0" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
6. Mont Tremblant- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
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- | |