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 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
2. Mt. Baker11" | |
4. White Pass8" | |
5. Stevens Pass8" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort6" | |
9. Cypress Mountain6" | |
10. Grouse Mountain6" | |
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 Resort10" | |
4. Sugar Bowl10" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
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 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
2. Cypress Mountain6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain6" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
5. Revelstoke6" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
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 Mountain7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
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. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain2" | |
2. Blue Mountain Resort1" | |
3. Camelback1" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
6. Hunter Mountain0" | |
8. Mohawk Mountain0" | |
9. Ski Butternut0" | |
10. Windham Mountain Club0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Winter Park, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park1" | |
2. Buttermilk1" | |
4. Snowmass1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
7. Steamboat1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Vail1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain4" | |
3. Afton Alps0" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
5. The Highlands0" | |
6. Alpine Valley- | |
8. Boyne Mountain- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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- | |