Heavenly vs Killington — 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.
Heavenly
California/Nevada, USA
- Elevation
- 3,060m / 10,040ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 454cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 44%
- Season Snowfall
- 431cm
Killington
Vermont, USA
- Elevation
- 1,293m / 4,242ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 215cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 24%
- Season Snowfall
- 208cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Heavenly (cm) | Killington (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 37.8 | 28.6 |
| December | 89.7 | 36.5 |
| January | 100 | 43.1 |
| February | 88.7 | 39.9 |
| March | 87.3 | 38 |
| April | 27.1 | 21.8 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Heavenly receives more annual snowfall (454cm) compared to Killington (215cm) — a difference of 239cm per year. The best month for powder at Heavenly is January (44% probability), while Killington's best is January (24% 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, Heavenly's snowiest month has been January, averaging 100cm but ranging from a lean 3cm in the driest winter to 298cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Killington, the snowiest month is January, averaging 43.1cm and spanning 14cm to 69cm 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.