Aspen Snowmass 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.
Aspen Snowmass
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,813m / 12,510ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 302cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 25%
- Season Snowfall
- 248cm
Mt. Bachelor
Oregon, USA
- Elevation
- 2,764m / 9,069ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 697cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 68%
- Season Snowfall
- 623cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Aspen Snowmass (cm) | Mt. Bachelor (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 34.8 | 85.7 |
| December | 43.8 | 133 |
| January | 37.1 | 132.7 |
| February | 45 | 111.3 |
| March | 48.8 | 95.2 |
| April | 38.1 | 64.6 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Aspen Snowmass (302cm) — a difference of 395cm per year. The best month for powder at Aspen Snowmass is March (25% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Aspen Snowmass's snowiest month has been March, averaging 48.8cm but ranging from a lean 18cm in the driest winter to 81cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Mt. Bachelor, the snowiest month is December, averaging 133cm and spanning 50cm to 244cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.