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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort24 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain19 cm | |
4. White Pass19 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
7. Revelstoke18 cm | |
8. Schweitzer17 cm | |
9. 49 Degrees North16 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort15 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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort24 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort19 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
5. Revelstoke18 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Killington, Stratton, Waterville Valley, Okemo Mountain Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bromley Mountain, Mount Sunapee, and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
4. Killington8 cm | |
5. Stratton8 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
7. Okemo Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
9. Bromley Mountain7 cm | |
10. Mount Sunapee7 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Wilmot, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, Mt Brighton, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot6 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
7. The Highlands3 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
5. 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 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 Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 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- | |