Alta vs Heavenly — 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

Heavenly

California/Nevada, USA

Elevation
3,060m / 10,040ft
Annual Snowfall
454cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
44%
Season Snowfall
431cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthAlta (cm)Heavenly (cm)
November4737.8
December60.389.7
January78.2100
February72.688.7
March78.987.3
April62.927.1

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Alta receives more annual snowfall (490cm) compared to Heavenly (454cm) — a difference of 36cm per year. The best month for powder at Alta is March (53% probability), while Heavenly's best is January (44% probability).