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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
4. Heavenly31 cm | |
5. Kirkwood31 cm | |
6. Dodge Ridge30 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe30 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
9. Homewood29 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
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 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort36 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
4. Heavenly31 cm | |
5. Kirkwood31 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe30 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort29 cm | |
8. Homewood29 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin33 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie19 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows16 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge16 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort21 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain19 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Alta8 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Sundance8 cm | |
5. 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 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
5. Revelstoke9 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort6 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow6 cm | |
2. Stratton6 cm | |
3. Attitash6 cm | |
4. Cranmore Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley6 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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 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- | |