Palisades Tahoe 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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Palisades Tahoe

California, USA

Elevation
2,745m / 9,006ft
Annual Snowfall
662cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
58%
Season Snowfall
628cm

Crested Butte

Colorado, USA

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

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthPalisades Tahoe (cm)Crested Butte (cm)
November57.732.2
December123.352.2
January137.645.1
February127.944.3
March137.255.4
April44.233.2

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Crested Butte (314cm) — a difference of 348cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Crested Butte's best is March (30% probability).