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 Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain35 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort35 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows30 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge30 cm | |
9. Hoodoo29 cm | |
10. White Pass26 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort38 cm | |
3. Heavenly36 cm | |
4. Kirkwood36 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Homewood25 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort25 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe25 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
2. Heavenly36 cm | |
3. Kirkwood36 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge35 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Homewood25 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort25 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe25 cm | |
4. 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 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain35 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort35 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
10. Lake Louise7 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain15 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Alta9 cm | |
8. Snowbird9 cm | |
9. Sundance9 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Belleayre Mountain, and Windham Mountain Club to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow6 cm | |
2. Stratton6 cm | |
3. Belleayre Mountain5 cm | |
4. Windham Mountain Club5 cm | |
5. Berkshire East4 cm | |
6. Crotched3 cm | |
7. Bousquet Mountain3 cm | |
8. Jiminy Peak3 cm | |
9. Wachusett Mountain3 cm | |
10. Bromley Mountain3 cm | |
7. 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 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain12 cm | |
3. China Peak3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
5. Snowmass2 cm | |
6. Vail1 cm | |
7. Buttermilk1 cm | |
8. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
9. Winter Park1 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Brighton, Mount Bohemia, Afton Alps, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
3. Afton Alps2 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
7. The Highlands0 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mont Tremblant, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |