Alta vs Taos Ski Valley — 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

Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico, USA

Elevation
3,804m / 12,481ft
Annual Snowfall
200cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
22%
Season Snowfall
170cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthAlta (cm)Taos Ski Valley (cm)
November4719
December60.326.1
January78.230.3
February72.634.4
March78.939.4
April62.920.7

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Alta receives more annual snowfall (490cm) compared to Taos Ski Valley (200cm) — a difference of 290cm per year. The best month for powder at Alta is March (53% probability), while Taos Ski Valley's best is March (22% probability).