Crans-Montana vs Saas-Fee — 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
Saas-Fee
Valais, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,600m / 11,812ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 609cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 49%
- Season Snowfall
- 492cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Crans-Montana (cm) | Saas-Fee (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 61.1 | 89.7 |
| December | 77.4 | 90.6 |
| January | 86.1 | 90.1 |
| February | 49.7 | 58.6 |
| March | 64.1 | 86 |
| April | 39.8 | 77.1 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Saas-Fee receives more annual snowfall (609cm) compared to Crans-Montana (419cm) — a difference of 190cm per year. The best month for powder at Crans-Montana is January (48% probability), while Saas-Fee's best is December (49% 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 Saas-Fee, the snowiest month is December, averaging 90.6cm and spanning 26cm to 133cm 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.