Ischgl vs Saalbach-Hinterglemm — 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.
Ischgl
Tyrol, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,872m / 9,423ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 504cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 44%
- Season Snowfall
- 379cm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Salzburg, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,096m / 6,877ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 352cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 41%
- Season Snowfall
- 316cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Ischgl (cm) | Saalbach-Hinterglemm (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 62.2 | 46 |
| December | 77.1 | 61.1 |
| January | 76.6 | 76.4 |
| February | 53.7 | 53.2 |
| March | 60.7 | 47.3 |
| April | 48.4 | 31.8 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Ischgl receives more annual snowfall (504cm) compared to Saalbach-Hinterglemm (352cm) — a difference of 152cm per year. The best month for powder at Ischgl is December (44% probability), while Saalbach-Hinterglemm's best is January (41% 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, Ischgl's snowiest month has been December, averaging 77.1cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 184cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Saalbach-Hinterglemm, the snowiest month is January, averaging 76.4cm and spanning 36cm to 199cm 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.