Park City vs Palisades Tahoe — 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.
Park City
Utah, USA
- Elevation
- 3,056m / 10,027ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 263cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 32%
- Season Snowfall
- 237cm
Palisades Tahoe
California, USA
- Elevation
- 2,745m / 9,006ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 662cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 58%
- Season Snowfall
- 628cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Park City (cm) | Palisades Tahoe (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 25.6 | 57.7 |
| December | 42.3 | 123.3 |
| January | 49 | 137.6 |
| February | 42.4 | 127.9 |
| March | 51.1 | 137.2 |
| April | 26.9 | 44.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Park City (263cm) — a difference of 399cm per year. The best month for powder at Park City is March (32% probability), while Palisades Tahoe's best is January (58% 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, Park City's snowiest month has been March, averaging 51.1cm but ranging from a lean 27cm in the driest winter to 87cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Palisades Tahoe, the snowiest month is January, averaging 137.6cm and spanning 15cm to 405cm 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.