Jackson Hole vs Big Sky — 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.
Jackson Hole
Wyoming, USA
- Elevation
- 3,185m / 10,450ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 361cm
- Best Month
- February
- Powder Probability
- 48%
- Season Snowfall
- 315cm
Big Sky
Montana, USA
- Elevation
- 3,403m / 11,165ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 425cm
- Best Month
- April
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 292cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Jackson Hole (cm) | Big Sky (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 41.7 | 42.6 |
| December | 59.5 | 41.7 |
| January | 55.9 | 37.3 |
| February | 65.8 | 51.4 |
| March | 54.3 | 52.1 |
| April | 37.3 | 66.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Big Sky receives more annual snowfall (425cm) compared to Jackson Hole (361cm) — a difference of 64cm per year. The best month for powder at Jackson Hole is February (48% probability), while Big Sky's best is April (50% 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, Jackson Hole's snowiest month has been February, averaging 65.8cm but ranging from a lean 11cm in the driest winter to 116cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Big Sky, the snowiest month is April, averaging 66.4cm and spanning 24cm to 108cm 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.