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 Crystal Mountain, White Pass, and Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain16" | |
2. White Pass16" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
4. Mt. Baker15" | |
5. Grouse Mountain14" | |
8. Revelstoke8" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
5. Revelstoke8" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Sugarloaf3" | |
3. Hunter Mountain3" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
5. Loon Mountain2" | |
6. Killington2" | |
8. Stratton2" | |
9. Sunday River2" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
3. Beaver Creek2" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
6. Winter Park1" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
2. Powder Mountain0" | |
3. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
8. 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 ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |