Baqueira Beret vs Sierra Nevada — 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.
Baqueira Beret
Pyrenees, Spain
- Elevation
- 2,510m / 8,235ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 506cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 46%
- Season Snowfall
- 437cm
Sierra Nevada
Andalusia, Spain
- Elevation
- 3,300m / 10,827ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 197cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 41%
- Season Snowfall
- 180cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Baqueira Beret (cm) | Sierra Nevada (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 64.3 | 15.1 |
| December | 90.4 | 17.8 |
| January | 87.7 | 25.6 |
| February | 64.3 | 21.5 |
| March | 75.8 | 73.8 |
| April | 54.5 | 26.5 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Baqueira Beret receives more annual snowfall (506cm) compared to Sierra Nevada (197cm) — a difference of 309cm per year. The best month for powder at Baqueira Beret is December (46% probability), while Sierra Nevada's best is March (41% 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, Baqueira Beret's snowiest month has been December, averaging 90.4cm but ranging from a lean 1cm in the driest winter to 187cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Sierra Nevada, the snowiest month is March, averaging 73.8cm and spanning 3cm to 226cm 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.