Palisades Tahoe vs Telluride — 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

Telluride

Colorado, USA

Elevation
4,008m / 13,150ft
Annual Snowfall
289cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
33%
Season Snowfall
243cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthPalisades Tahoe (cm)Telluride (cm)
November57.731.2
December123.337.5
January137.644.4
February127.939.7
March137.255.4
April44.234.4

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Telluride (289cm) — a difference of 373cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Telluride's best is March (33% probability).