Alta vs Crested Butte — Snowfall Comparison

Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.

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Alta

Utah, USA

Elevation
3,374m / 11,070ft
Annual Snowfall
490cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
53%
Season Snowfall
400cm

Crested Butte

Colorado, USA

Elevation
3,707m / 12,163ft
Annual Snowfall
314cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
30%
Season Snowfall
262cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthAlta (cm)Crested Butte (cm)
November4732.2
December60.352.2
January78.245.1
February72.644.3
March78.955.4
April62.933.2

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Alta receives more annual snowfall (490cm) compared to Crested Butte (314cm) — a difference of 176cm per year. The best month for powder at Alta is March (53% probability), while Crested Butte's best is March (30% probability).