Deer Valley vs Alta — 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.
Deer Valley
Utah, USA
- Elevation
- 2,917m / 9,571ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 342cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 43%
- Season Snowfall
- 304cm
Alta
Utah, USA
- Elevation
- 3,374m / 11,070ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 490cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 53%
- Season Snowfall
- 400cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Deer Valley (cm) | Alta (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 35.7 | 47 |
| December | 52.9 | 60.3 |
| January | 64.9 | 78.2 |
| February | 56.8 | 72.6 |
| March | 61.2 | 78.9 |
| April | 32.7 | 62.9 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Alta receives more annual snowfall (490cm) compared to Deer Valley (342cm) — a difference of 148cm per year. The best month for powder at Deer Valley is January (43% probability), while Alta's best is March (53% 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, Deer Valley's snowiest month has been January, averaging 64.9cm but ranging from a lean 21cm in the driest winter to 143cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Alta, the snowiest month is March, averaging 78.9cm and spanning 41cm to 155cm 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.