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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb39 cm | |
2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort23 cm | |
3. Revelstoke19 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort18 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain16 cm | |
6. White Pass16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. 49 Degrees North15 cm | |
9. Schweitzer14 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort14 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb39 cm | |
2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort23 cm | |
3. Revelstoke19 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort18 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hunter Mountain6 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
3. Mount Snow6 cm | |
4. Mount Sunapee6 cm | |
5. Killington5 cm | |
6. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain5 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain5 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot7 cm | |
2. Afton Alps6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. The Highlands4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
6. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
7. 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- | |
8. 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- | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |