St. Anton vs Obertauern — 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.
St. Anton
Tyrol, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,811m / 9,223ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 695cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 53%
- Season Snowfall
- 519cm
Obertauern
Salzburg, Austria
- Elevation
- 2,313m / 7,589ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 489cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 46%
- Season Snowfall
- 388cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | St. Anton (cm) | Obertauern (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 79.3 | 63.2 |
| December | 100.4 | 78.4 |
| January | 109.4 | 74.6 |
| February | 77.5 | 62 |
| March | 84.4 | 59.2 |
| April | 68.1 | 50.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, St. Anton receives more annual snowfall (695cm) compared to Obertauern (489cm) — a difference of 206cm per year. The best month for powder at St. Anton is January (53% probability), while Obertauern's best is December (46% 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, St. Anton's snowiest month has been January, averaging 109.4cm but ranging from a lean 51cm in the driest winter to 197cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Obertauern, the snowiest month is December, averaging 78.4cm and spanning 11cm to 157cm 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.