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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain41 cm | |
2. White Pass41 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb41 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker37 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort33 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort27 cm | |
8. Revelstoke21 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort17 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort17 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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb41 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain36 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort33 cm | |
4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke21 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort17 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort17 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
2. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
3. Hunter Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
6. Killington6 cm | |
7. Okemo Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Stratton5 cm | |
9. Sunday River5 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl5 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
8. Keystone3 cm | |
9. Breckenridge2 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
3. The Highlands3 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Wilmot2 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
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 Area1 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
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 cm | |
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- | |