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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb24 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain17 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker10 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Revelstoke9 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
8. White Pass7 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Mt Spokane5 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 23 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb24 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
3. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
4. Revelstoke9 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort3 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Jack Frost Big Boulder6 cm | |
3. Camelback5 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf4 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Mountain Creek4 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
10. Killington3 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Wilmot, Boston Mills Brandywine, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot5 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
9. The Highlands2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Kirkwood and Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood6 cm | |
2. Heavenly4 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Mt Rose0 cm | |
7. Homewood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. China Peak0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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. Alta0 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |
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. 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- | |