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 White Pass and Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. White Pass54 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain53 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker31 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge30 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows29 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort27 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
2. 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb43 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain35 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort27 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
6. Revelstoke16 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort15 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
3. Kirkwood9 cm | |
4. Homewood7 cm | |
5. Mt Rose7 cm | |
6. Heavenly7 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain13 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain10 cm | |
3. Killington6 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain5 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain5 cm | |
6. Sugarloaf4 cm | |
7. Mount Southington4 cm | |
8. Mount Snow4 cm | |
9. Catamount Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Mount Sunapee4 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Winter Park2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Buttermilk0 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
4. Sundance3 cm | |
5. Alta1 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Snowbird1 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
5. Wilmot1 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
9. 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 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Wintergreen0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 ECMWF IFS 04 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 ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |