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. 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. Mt Rose29 cm | |
3. Diamond Peak Ski Resort27 cm | |
4. Heavenly25 cm | |
5. Kirkwood25 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe20 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
9. Homewood18 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort18 cm | |
2. 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. Heavenly25 cm | |
4. Kirkwood25 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort24 cm | |
6. Dodge Ridge20 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe20 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
9. Homewood18 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort18 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. Timberline Lodge16 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows15 cm | |
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 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. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
6. Revelstoke7 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort6 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
8. Alta6 cm | |
9. Snowbird6 cm | |
10. Sundance6 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash7 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Pleasant Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
9. Bromley Mountain5 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain5 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 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain10 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. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Vail1 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 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 Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain0 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- | |