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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain21" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
5. Crystal Mountain12" | |
6. White Pass12" | |
7. Cypress Mountain11" | |
8. Bogus Basin11" | |
9. Mt Bachelor10" | |
10. Hoodoo10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort20" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
3. Kirkwood12" | |
4. Mt Rose12" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
6. Homewood11" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
10. Sugar Bowl11" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain21" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
5. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley3" | |
2. Laurel Mountain3" | |
4. Camelback2" | |
6. Hunter Mountain1" | |
7. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
8. Whitetail Resort1" | |
9. Mountain Creek1" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort1" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Sundance, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
2. Sundance1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Powder Mountain1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
6. Brighton Resort1" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
9. Snowbird1" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1" | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation, Sundown Mountain, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sundown Mountain1" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
4. Mt Brighton0" | |
5. The Highlands0" | |
6. Mount Bohemia0" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Boyne Mountain0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
4. Telluride0" | |
5. Purgatory Resort0" | |
6. Beaver Creek- | |
7. Buttermilk- | |
10. Monarch Mountain- | |
10. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant0" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |