Jackson Hole vs Sun 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.
Jackson Hole
Wyoming, USA
- Elevation
- 3,185m / 10,450ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 361cm
- Best Month
- February
- Powder Probability
- 48%
- Season Snowfall
- 315cm
Sun Valley
Idaho, USA
- Elevation
- 2,789m / 9,151ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 246cm
- Best Month
- February
- Powder Probability
- 27%
- Season Snowfall
- 220cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Jackson Hole (cm) | Sun Valley (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 41.7 | 24.5 |
| December | 59.5 | 44 |
| January | 55.9 | 40.5 |
| February | 65.8 | 48.4 |
| March | 54.3 | 43.2 |
| April | 37.3 | 19 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Jackson Hole receives more annual snowfall (361cm) compared to Sun Valley (246cm) — a difference of 115cm per year. The best month for powder at Jackson Hole is February (48% probability), while Sun Valley's best is February (27% 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 Sun Valley, the snowiest month is February, averaging 48.4cm and spanning 7cm to 140cm 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.