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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor28" | |
2. Cypress Mountain21" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
4. White Pass21" | |
5. Crystal Mountain18" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
7. Mt. Baker17" | |
8. Hoodoo17" | |
9. Stevens Pass15" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
4. Grouse Mountain12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort6" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
6. Alta5" | |
7. Snowbird5" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Powder Mountain5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
5. Homewood4" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
2. Dodge Ridge5" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
4. China Peak4" | |
6. Homewood4" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl4" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Steamboat6" | |
4. Buttermilk4" | |
5. Silverton Mountain3" | |
7. Aspen Highlands3" | |
8. Aspen Mountain3" | |
9. Telluride3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant- | |
2. Blue Mountain- | |
4. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
12. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |
13. 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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |