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 Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park34 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch25 cm | |
3. Heavenly24 cm | |
4. Kirkwood24 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
6. Dodge Ridge22 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
9. Homewood20 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch25 cm | |
2. Heavenly24 cm | |
3. Kirkwood24 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort24 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe22 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Homewood20 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort20 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe20 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin35 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park34 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort20 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort19 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass17 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie16 cm | |
10. Hoodoo15 cm | |
4. 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain17 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Alta4 cm | |
8. Snowbird4 cm | |
9. Sundance4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
2. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
5. Bretton Woods8 cm | |
6. Attitash8 cm | |
7. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
10. Pleasant Mountain6 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak11 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant1 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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Winter Park1 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. The Highlands4 cm | |
4. Afton Alps1 cm | |
5. Wilmot1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 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- | |