Jackson Hole vs Mt. Bachelor — 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
Mt. Bachelor
Oregon, USA
- Elevation
- 2,764m / 9,069ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 697cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 68%
- Season Snowfall
- 623cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Jackson Hole (cm) | Mt. Bachelor (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 41.7 | 85.7 |
| December | 59.5 | 133 |
| January | 55.9 | 132.7 |
| February | 65.8 | 111.3 |
| March | 54.3 | 95.2 |
| April | 37.3 | 64.6 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Jackson Hole (361cm) — a difference of 336cm per year. The best month for powder at Jackson Hole is February (48% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% 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 Mt. Bachelor, the snowiest month is December, averaging 133cm and spanning 50cm to 244cm 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.