Mt. Bachelor vs Winter Park — 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.
Mt. Bachelor
Oregon, USA
- Elevation
- 2,764m / 9,069ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 697cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 68%
- Season Snowfall
- 623cm
Winter Park
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,676m / 12,061ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 327cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 31%
- Season Snowfall
- 255cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Mt. Bachelor (cm) | Winter Park (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 85.7 | 32.8 |
| December | 133 | 40.5 |
| January | 132.7 | 38.5 |
| February | 111.3 | 44 |
| March | 95.2 | 50.3 |
| April | 64.6 | 48.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Winter Park (327cm) — a difference of 370cm per year. The best month for powder at Mt. Bachelor is December (68% probability), while Winter Park's best is March (31% 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, Mt. Bachelor's snowiest month has been December, averaging 133cm but ranging from a lean 50cm in the driest winter to 244cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Winter Park, the snowiest month is March, averaging 50.3cm and spanning 35cm to 76cm 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.