Heavenly vs Taos Ski 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.
Heavenly
California/Nevada, USA
- Elevation
- 3,060m / 10,040ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 454cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 44%
- Season Snowfall
- 431cm
Taos Ski Valley
New Mexico, USA
- Elevation
- 3,804m / 12,481ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 200cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 22%
- Season Snowfall
- 170cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Heavenly (cm) | Taos Ski Valley (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 37.8 | 19 |
| December | 89.7 | 26.1 |
| January | 100 | 30.3 |
| February | 88.7 | 34.4 |
| March | 87.3 | 39.4 |
| April | 27.1 | 20.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Heavenly receives more annual snowfall (454cm) compared to Taos Ski Valley (200cm) — a difference of 254cm per year. The best month for powder at Heavenly is January (44% probability), while Taos Ski Valley's best is March (22% 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 Taos Ski Valley, the snowiest month is March, averaging 39.4cm and spanning 8cm to 79cm 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.