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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort40 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain30 cm | |
6. White Pass30 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor27 cm | |
8. Hoodoo26 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker24 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows22 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood25 cm | |
4. Mt Rose25 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe25 cm | |
6. Homewood24 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe24 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort24 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain41 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort40 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort15 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
10. Revelstoke7 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
8. Sundance5 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Hunter Mountain, and Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
2. Hunter Mountain5 cm | |
3. Belleayre Mountain4 cm | |
4. Camelback4 cm | |
5. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
8. Ski Butternut3 cm | |
9. Jack Frost Big Boulder3 cm | |
10. Mohawk Mountain3 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain14 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10 cm | |
2. Wintergreen7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain5 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
4. Afton Alps1 cm | |
5. The Highlands1 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek- | |
4. Buttermilk- | |
8. Monarch Mountain- | |
9. Ski Cooper- | |
10. Snowmass- | |
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 04 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |