Park City vs Steamboat — 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
Steamboat
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,221m / 10,568ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 302cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 32%
- Season Snowfall
- 265cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Park City (cm) | Steamboat (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 25.6 | 35.2 |
| December | 42.3 | 52.5 |
| January | 49 | 49.8 |
| February | 42.4 | 49.2 |
| March | 51.1 | 48.1 |
| April | 26.9 | 30.1 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Steamboat receives more annual snowfall (302cm) compared to Park City (263cm) — a difference of 39cm per year. The best month for powder at Park City is March (32% probability), while Steamboat's best is December (32% 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 Steamboat, the snowiest month is December, averaging 52.5cm and spanning 31cm to 85cm 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.