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. 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 58 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch58 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge56 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe56 cm | |
4. Heavenly51 cm | |
5. Kirkwood51 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
8. Homewood39 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort39 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
2. 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 58 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch58 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe56 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort54 cm | |
4. Heavenly51 cm | |
5. Kirkwood51 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
8. Homewood39 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort39 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
3. 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie38 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
7. White Pass32 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
9. Hoodoo28 cm | |
10. Willamette Pass27 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Revelstoke20 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 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 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort32 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort19 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort19 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort19 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
8. Alta12 cm | |
9. Snowbird12 cm | |
10. Sundance12 cm | |
6. 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 Mountain10 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
5. Bromley Mountain9 cm | |
6. Killington9 cm | |
7. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Bousquet Mountain9 cm | |
9. Jiminy Peak9 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley8 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain19 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Wilmot1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Vail1 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. 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, Calabogie Peaks Resort, 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 Resort3 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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- | |