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 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
2. Cypress Mountain14" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
4. Mt. Baker14" | |
5. Mt Bachelor12" | |
6. Grouse Mountain12" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
8. Timberline Lodge12" | |
9. Hoodoo11" | |
10. White Pass10" | |
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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort15" | |
3. Heavenly14" | |
4. Kirkwood14" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Homewood10" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
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 16", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Heavenly14" | |
3. Kirkwood14" | |
4. Dodge Ridge14" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Homewood10" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
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 14", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain14" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
3. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
5. Revelstoke9" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Lake Louise3" | |
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 7", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
4. Brighton Resort4" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
7. Alta3" | |
8. Snowbird3" | |
9. Sundance3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow2" | |
2. Stratton2" | |
3. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
5. Berkshire East1" | |
6. Crotched1" | |
7. Bousquet Mountain1" | |
8. Jiminy Peak1" | |
9. Wachusett Mountain1" | |
10. Bromley Mountain1" | |
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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Snowmass1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Wolf Creek0" | |
9. Winter Park0" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton1" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. The Highlands0" | |
8. Boyne Mountain0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
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" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |