Jackson Hole vs Crested Butte — 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.

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Jackson Hole

Wyoming, USA

Elevation
3,185m / 10,450ft
Annual Snowfall
361cm
Best Month
February
Powder Probability
48%
Season Snowfall
315cm

Crested Butte

Colorado, USA

Elevation
3,707m / 12,163ft
Annual Snowfall
314cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
30%
Season Snowfall
262cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthJackson Hole (cm)Crested Butte (cm)
November41.732.2
December59.552.2
January55.945.1
February65.844.3
March54.355.4
April37.333.2

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Jackson Hole receives more annual snowfall (361cm) compared to Crested Butte (314cm) — a difference of 47cm per year. The best month for powder at Jackson Hole is February (48% probability), while Crested Butte's best is March (30% 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 Crested Butte, the snowiest month is March, averaging 55.4cm and spanning 20cm to 110cm 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.