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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
4. Heavenly12" | |
5. Kirkwood12" | |
6. Dodge Ridge12" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
9. Homewood12" | |
10. Northstar California Resort12" | |
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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort14" | |
4. Heavenly12" | |
5. Kirkwood12" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Homewood12" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
2. Bogus Basin13" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort9" | |
4. Cypress Mountain8" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
6. Grouse Mountain8" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows6" | |
10. Timberline Lodge6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
7. Alta3" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain8" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
3. Grouse Mountain8" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
5. Revelstoke3" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow3" | |
2. Stratton3" | |
3. Attitash2" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
6. Loon Mountain2" | |
7. Cannon Mountain2" | |
8. Bretton Woods2" | |
9. Waterville Valley2" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain2" | |
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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain7" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
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 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
6. Beaver Creek0" | |
7. Vail0" | |
9. Aspen Highlands0" | |
10. Aspen Mountain0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
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" | |
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- | |