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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
5. Crystal Mountain12" | |
6. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. Mt. Baker11" | |
8. White Pass11" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Bogus Basin10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort16" | |
3. Mt Rose10" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
7. Sugar Bowl10" | |
8. Kirkwood10" | |
9. Homewood10" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort9" | |
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 19", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
5. Cypress Mountain11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Revelstoke2" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
4. Snowbird2" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Laurel Mountain and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain3" | |
3. Hidden Valley2" | |
4. Whitetail Resort2" | |
5. Mountain Creek2" | |
7. Camelback1" | |
8. Hunter Mountain1" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
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 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
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 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
3. Alpine Valley0" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Boyne Mountain0" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
3. Beaver Creek- | |
4. Buttermilk- | |
8. Monarch Mountain- | |
9. Ski Cooper- | |
10. Snowmass- | |
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. Blue Mountain0" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
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- | |