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 Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain43 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort43 cm | |
3. White Pass27 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain21 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker20 cm | |
9. Revelstoke15 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort14 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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain43 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort43 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
5. Revelstoke15 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Marmot Basin6 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow12 cm | |
2. Stratton12 cm | |
3. Pico Mountain11 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl11 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain11 cm | |
6. Bromley Mountain10 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
8. Ragged Mountain10 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort10 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen10 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park9 cm | |
3. Heavenly7 cm | |
4. Kirkwood7 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge5 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Homewood5 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort5 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
2. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Homewood5 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort5 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe5 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl5 cm | |
6. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort13 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Telluride, Purgatory Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride6 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
6. Powderhorn1 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, Mt Brighton, Wilmot, and Boston Mills Brandywine to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
4. Wilmot1 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
11. 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
3. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
4. Alta0 cm | |
5. Snowbird0 cm | |
6. Sundance0 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
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- | |