Palisades Tahoe 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.
Palisades Tahoe
California, USA
- Elevation
- 2,745m / 9,006ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 662cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 58%
- Season Snowfall
- 628cm
Steamboat
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,221m / 10,568ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 302cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 32%
- Season Snowfall
- 265cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Palisades Tahoe (cm) | Steamboat (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 57.7 | 35.2 |
| December | 123.3 | 52.5 |
| January | 137.6 | 49.8 |
| February | 127.9 | 49.2 |
| March | 137.2 | 48.1 |
| April | 44.2 | 30.1 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Steamboat (302cm) — a difference of 360cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% 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, Palisades Tahoe's snowiest month has been January, averaging 137.6cm but ranging from a lean 15cm in the driest winter to 405cm 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.