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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska69 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor22 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort21 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass20 cm | |
7. White Pass18 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area18 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass15 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
2. Heavenly13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood13 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
3. 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 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain9 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly13 cm | |
2. Kirkwood13 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge9 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
3. Alta9 cm | |
4. Snowbird9 cm | |
5. Sundance9 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek18 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks13 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley12 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
6. The Highlands5 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Mad River2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
4. Steamboat6 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Winter Park4 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
7. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
10. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort18 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |