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 Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park21" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe19" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
4. Heavenly13" | |
5. Kirkwood13" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
8. Sugar Bowl11" | |
10. China Peak10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe19" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
3. Heavenly13" | |
4. Kirkwood13" | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
8. Sugar Bowl11" | |
9. Mt Rose11" | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11" | |
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 21", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park21" | |
2. Bogus Basin14" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort8" | |
5. Willamette Pass7" | |
6. Cypress Mountain6" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
10. Grouse Mountain4" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods5" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Bolton Valley4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Attitash3" | |
5. 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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Winter Park0" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
4. Powderhorn0" | |
6. Beaver Creek0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
10. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
6. Brighton Resort0" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
8. Snowbird0" | |
9. Sundance0" | |
10. Alta- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |