Lech vs Mayrhofen — 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.
Lech
Vorarlberg, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,450m / 8,038ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 655cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 56%
- Season Snowfall
- 532cm
Mayrhofen
Tyrol, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,500m / 8,203ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 513cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 410cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Lech (cm) | Mayrhofen (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 76.9 | 67.6 |
| December | 101.4 | 73.3 |
| January | 116.2 | 80.3 |
| February | 83.4 | 61.7 |
| March | 87 | 68.1 |
| April | 66.6 | 59 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Lech receives more annual snowfall (655cm) compared to Mayrhofen (513cm) — a difference of 142cm per year. The best month for powder at Lech is January (56% probability), while Mayrhofen's best is January (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, Lech's snowiest month has been January, averaging 116.2cm but ranging from a lean 52cm in the driest winter to 207cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Mayrhofen, the snowiest month is January, averaging 80.3cm and spanning 35cm to 189cm 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.