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 66 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska67 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie16 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
5. Revelstoke9 cm | |
6. White Pass9 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain8 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker8 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor8 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows8 cm | |
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. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Buttermilk6 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
2. Revelstoke9 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain8 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort7 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
7. Lake Louise5 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort3 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area15 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
5. Paoli Peaks5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
8. Mad River4 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain7 cm | |
2. Alta6 cm | |
3. Snowbird6 cm | |
4. Sundance6 cm | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sunday River, Bolton Valley, Sugarloaf, Wildcat Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Loon Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Pico Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Burke Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Gore Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain2 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Sunday River2 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley2 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf2 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain2 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe11 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, 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. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Beech Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
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 Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |