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 91 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska92 cm | |
2. Sun Valley Resort3 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. Bluewood0 cm | |
6. 49 Degrees North- | |
7. Crystal Mountain- | |
9. Hoodoo- | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Winter Park7 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin7 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch6 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Vail5 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands4 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Alta5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Sundance5 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High11 cm | |
2. China Peak8 cm | |
3. June Mountain6 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4 cm | |
6. Dodge Ridge4 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Heavenly2 cm | |
10. Kirkwood2 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High11 cm | |
2. China Peak8 cm | |
3. June Mountain6 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
7. Snow Summit1 cm | |
8. Snow Valley1 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, BigRock Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Wildcat Mountain, Loon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Sunday River, Mad River Glen, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain3 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
4. BigRock Mountain2 cm | |
5. Bromley Mountain2 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Mount Snow2 cm | |
8. Stratton2 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain2 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain2 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Heavenly2 cm | |
4. Kirkwood2 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Homewood1 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps0 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 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. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
2. Mount Norquay0 cm | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
6. Revelstoke- | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
11. 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 Mountain0 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |