Palisades Tahoe vs Winter Park — 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
Winter Park
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,676m / 12,061ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 327cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 31%
- Season Snowfall
- 255cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Palisades Tahoe (cm) | Winter Park (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 57.7 | 32.8 |
| December | 123.3 | 40.5 |
| January | 137.6 | 38.5 |
| February | 127.9 | 44 |
| March | 137.2 | 50.3 |
| April | 44.2 | 48.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Winter Park (327cm) — a difference of 335cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Winter Park's best is March (31% 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 Winter Park, the snowiest month is March, averaging 50.3cm and spanning 35cm to 76cm 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.