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 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort48 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch48 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
4. Homewood34 cm | |
5. Kirkwood34 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort34 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe34 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe34 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl34 cm | |
10. Mt Rose34 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort44 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor27 cm | |
6. Hoodoo25 cm | |
7. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort22 cm | |
9. Bluewood20 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows19 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain56 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort44 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort22 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
10. Revelstoke4 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
3. China Peak14 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Sugarloaf, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort2 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley2 cm | |
9. Killington2 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Afton Alps2 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. 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, Snowbasin Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Snowbird3 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance1 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Buttermilk1 cm | |
3. Steamboat1 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Breckenridge1 cm | |
8. Snowmass1 cm | |
9. Vail1 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |