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 71 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor70 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
4. White Pass54 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain46 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie46 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
8. Hoodoo42 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows38 cm | |
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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort36 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
6. Revelstoke14 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort9 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort16 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort16 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort13 cm | |
6. Alta12 cm | |
7. Snowbird12 cm | |
8. Sundance12 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch15 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort15 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Homewood11 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort11 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
9. Mt Rose11 cm | |
10. Heavenly11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch15 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge13 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13 cm | |
4. China Peak11 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Homewood11 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort11 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
10. Heavenly11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort16 cm | |
2. Steamboat16 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Buttermilk11 cm | |
5. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
9. Telluride8 cm | |
10. Vail7 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak11 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain10 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
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 Area1 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |
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- | |