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 Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly21" | |
2. Dodge Ridge19" | |
3. China Peak15" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Homewood11" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22" | |
2. Heavenly21" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
5. Homewood11" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
7. Kirkwood10" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
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 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin14" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort9" | |
5. Cypress Mountain7" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
7. Willamette Pass7" | |
8. Grouse Mountain7" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie6" | |
10. Hoodoo6" | |
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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain7" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
3. Grouse Mountain7" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain4" | |
2. Waterville Valley3" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
4. Loon Mountain3" | |
5. Bretton Woods3" | |
7. Bolton Valley3" | |
8. Pleasant Mountain3" | |
9. Sunday River3" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak15" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain6" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
6. Sundance2" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Brighton Resort0" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
10. Alta0" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Mont Tremblant0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
4. Winter Park1" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
6. Vail0" | |
7. Ski Cooper0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
9. Aspen Highlands0" | |
10. Aspen Mountain0" | |
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- | |