Palisades Tahoe vs Mt. Bachelor — 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.

Palisades Tahoe

California, USA

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

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthPalisades Tahoe (cm)Mt. Bachelor (cm)
November57.785.7
December123.3133
January137.6132.7
February127.9111.3
March137.295.2
April44.264.6

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Palisades Tahoe (662cm) — a difference of 35cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% probability).