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 and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly55 cm | |
2. Kirkwood55 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge49 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe49 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort36 cm | |
7. Homewood36 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort36 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe36 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl36 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Heavenly and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly55 cm | |
2. Kirkwood55 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe49 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort45 cm | |
6. Mt Rose36 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort36 cm | |
8. Homewood36 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort36 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe36 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain50 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort50 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge35 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows31 cm | |
8. White Pass30 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass30 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain30 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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain50 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort50 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb26 cm | |
5. Revelstoke20 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort31 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain31 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Magic Mountain Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow11 cm | |
2. Stratton11 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
4. Killington9 cm | |
5. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain8 cm | |
8. Bousquet Mountain8 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
10. Crotched7 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak14 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 Highlands5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
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. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
6. Vail1 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
10. Eldora 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 Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |