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 Resort49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain45 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain30 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker27 cm | |
8. White Pass27 cm | |
9. Hoodoo26 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin25 cm | |
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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch42 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort41 cm | |
3. Mt Rose27 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe26 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort26 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl26 cm | |
8. Kirkwood25 cm | |
9. Homewood24 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 Resort49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain45 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort11 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
10. Revelstoke6 cm | |
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 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. Snowbird5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
4. Whitetail Resort6 cm | |
5. Mountain Creek4 cm | |
6. Jack Frost Big Boulder4 cm | |
7. Camelback4 cm | |
8. Hunter Mountain3 cm | |
9. Roundtop Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain14 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13 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 15 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain15 cm | |
2. Wintergreen9 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 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 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- | |