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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort57 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain53 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb36 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain31 cm | |
6. White Pass31 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain28 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin28 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor26 cm | |
10. Hoodoo26 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 51 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort50 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch50 cm | |
3. Kirkwood31 cm | |
4. Mt Rose31 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe30 cm | |
6. Homewood29 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe29 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl27 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 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort57 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain53 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort42 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb36 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain28 cm | |
6. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. Revelstoke7 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
2. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
4. Camelback5 cm | |
5. Jack Frost Big Boulder5 cm | |
6. Hunter Mountain4 cm | |
7. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
8. Whitetail Resort3 cm | |
9. Mountain Creek3 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort2 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain14 cm | |
3. China Peak6 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Sundance, Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
2. Sundance4 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
5. Alta3 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Snowbird3 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
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 Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation, Sundown Mountain, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
2. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
5. The Highlands1 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
7. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
4. Telluride0 cm | |
5. Purgatory Resort0 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek- | |
7. Buttermilk- | |
10. Monarch Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 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. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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- | |