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, Kirkwood, and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly54 cm | |
2. Kirkwood54 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park54 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge48 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe48 cm | |
6. China Peak39 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort39 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
9. June Mountain31 cm | |
10. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort56 cm | |
2. Heavenly54 cm | |
3. Kirkwood54 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe48 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort39 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch39 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort28 cm | |
8. Homewood28 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort28 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe28 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 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park54 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin36 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort26 cm | |
4. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie10 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
4. 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 38 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak39 cm | |
2. June Mountain31 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods11 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain8 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
3. Kimberley Alpine Resort12 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Winter Park1 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
4. Powderhorn1 cm | |
5. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
7. Vail1 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Alta0 cm | |
9. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
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- | |