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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain63 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort55 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort32 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor25 cm | |
8. Hoodoo24 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker22 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain21 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort42 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch42 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
4. Homewood27 cm | |
5. Kirkwood27 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl27 cm | |
10. Mt Rose27 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain63 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort55 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort32 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain25 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Revelstoke7 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort6 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Sundance, 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. Snowbasin Resort8 cm | |
2. Sundance8 cm | |
3. Alta7 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Snowbird7 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. 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 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain19 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain19 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Breckenridge4 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Buttermilk3 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
8. Snowmass2 cm | |
9. Vail2 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
5. Whitetail Resort2 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain0 cm | |
9. Camelback0 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain0 cm | |
8. 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. Wintergreen6 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation, Afton Alps, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
2. Afton Alps2 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Mad River0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
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- | |