Alta vs Mt. Bachelor — 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.

Alta

Utah, USA

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

Oregon, USA

Elevation
2,764m / 9,069ft
Annual Snowfall
697cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
68%
Season Snowfall
623cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthAlta (cm)Mt. Bachelor (cm)
November4785.7
December60.3133
January78.2132.7
February72.6111.3
March78.995.2
April62.964.6

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Alta (490cm) — a difference of 207cm per year. The best month for powder at Alta is March (53% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% probability).