Mt. Bachelor 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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Mt. Bachelor

Oregon, USA

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

Crested Butte

Colorado, USA

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

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthMt. Bachelor (cm)Crested Butte (cm)
November85.732.2
December13352.2
January132.745.1
February111.344.3
March95.255.4
April64.633.2

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Crested Butte (314cm) — a difference of 383cm per year. The best month for powder at Mt. Bachelor is December (68% probability), while Crested Butte's best is March (30% probability).