Crans-Montana vs Laax — 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.
Crans-Montana
Valais, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,000m / 9,843ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 419cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 48%
- Season Snowfall
- 378cm
Laax
Graubünden, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,018m / 9,902ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 303cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 31%
- Season Snowfall
- 268cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Crans-Montana (cm) | Laax (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 61.1 | 40.3 |
| December | 77.4 | 54.7 |
| January | 86.1 | 60.4 |
| February | 49.7 | 38.9 |
| March | 64.1 | 39.9 |
| April | 39.8 | 33.3 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Crans-Montana receives more annual snowfall (419cm) compared to Laax (303cm) — a difference of 116cm per year. The best month for powder at Crans-Montana is January (48% probability), while Laax's best is January (31% 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, Crans-Montana's snowiest month has been January, averaging 86.1cm but ranging from a lean 35cm in the driest winter to 201cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Laax, the snowiest month is January, averaging 60.4cm and spanning 17cm to 120cm 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.