Big Sky vs Crested Butte — 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.
Big Sky
Montana, USA
- Elevation
- 3,403m / 11,165ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 425cm
- Best Month
- April
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 292cm
Crested Butte
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,707m / 12,163ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 314cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 30%
- Season Snowfall
- 262cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Big Sky (cm) | Crested Butte (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 42.6 | 32.2 |
| December | 41.7 | 52.2 |
| January | 37.3 | 45.1 |
| February | 51.4 | 44.3 |
| March | 52.1 | 55.4 |
| April | 66.4 | 33.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Big Sky receives more annual snowfall (425cm) compared to Crested Butte (314cm) — a difference of 111cm per year. The best month for powder at Big Sky is April (50% probability), while Crested Butte's best is March (30% 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, Big Sky's snowiest month has been April, averaging 66.4cm but ranging from a lean 24cm in the driest winter to 108cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Crested Butte, the snowiest month is March, averaging 55.4cm and spanning 20cm to 110cm 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.