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 23", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
2. Dodge Ridge22" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
4. Heavenly20" | |
5. Kirkwood20" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Homewood15" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
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 23", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch23" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort21" | |
4. Heavenly20" | |
5. Kirkwood20" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Homewood15" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
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 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
3. Mt Bachelor15" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie15" | |
6. Mt. Baker14" | |
7. White Pass13" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
9. Hoodoo11" | |
10. Willamette Pass10" | |
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 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
3. Grouse Mountain15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
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 13", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Brighton Resort7" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
8. Alta5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
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 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Pico Mountain4" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
5. Bromley Mountain4" | |
6. Killington3" | |
8. Bousquet Mountain3" | |
9. Jiminy Peak3" | |
10. Waterville Valley3" | |
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 8", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain8" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Wilmot0" | |
6. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. 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 Park0" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
5. Aspen Highlands0" | |
6. Aspen Mountain0" | |
7. Ski Cooper0" | |
8. Vail0" | |
9. Beaver Creek0" | |
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 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Blue 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- | |