Breckenridge vs Deer 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.
Breckenridge
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,914m / 12,842ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 300cm
- Best Month
- April
- Powder Probability
- 25%
- Season Snowfall
- 230cm
Deer Valley
Utah, USA
- Elevation
- 2,917m / 9,571ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 342cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 43%
- Season Snowfall
- 304cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Breckenridge (cm) | Deer Valley (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 29 | 35.7 |
| December | 35.5 | 52.9 |
| January | 37.4 | 64.9 |
| February | 37.8 | 56.8 |
| March | 43.9 | 61.2 |
| April | 46.5 | 32.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Deer Valley receives more annual snowfall (342cm) compared to Breckenridge (300cm) — a difference of 42cm per year. The best month for powder at Breckenridge is April (25% probability), while Deer Valley's best is January (43% 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, Breckenridge's snowiest month has been April, averaging 46.5cm but ranging from a lean 35cm in the driest winter to 64cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Deer Valley, the snowiest month is January, averaging 64.9cm and spanning 21cm to 143cm 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.