Mammoth Mountain 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.

Mammoth Mountain

California, USA

Elevation
3,369m / 11,054ft
Annual Snowfall
695cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
52%
Season Snowfall
657cm
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Mt. Bachelor

Oregon, USA

Elevation
2,764m / 9,069ft
Annual Snowfall
697cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
68%
Season Snowfall
623cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthMammoth Mountain (cm)Mt. Bachelor (cm)
November61.885.7
December119.5133
January146.5132.7
February136.8111.3
March14795.2
April45.764.6

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Mammoth Mountain (695cm) — a difference of 2cm per year. The best month for powder at Mammoth Mountain is March (52% 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, Mammoth Mountain's snowiest month has been March, averaging 147cm but ranging from a lean 25cm in the driest winter to 386cm 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.