St. Anton vs Saalbach-Hinterglemm — 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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St. Anton

Tyrol, Austria

Elevation
2,811m / 9,223ft
Annual Snowfall
695cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
53%
Season Snowfall
519cm

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Salzburg, Austria

Elevation
2,096m / 6,877ft
Annual Snowfall
352cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
41%
Season Snowfall
316cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthSt. Anton (cm)Saalbach-Hinterglemm (cm)
November79.346
December100.461.1
January109.476.4
February77.553.2
March84.447.3
April68.131.8

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, St. Anton receives more annual snowfall (695cm) compared to Saalbach-Hinterglemm (352cm) — a difference of 343cm per year. The best month for powder at St. Anton is January (53% probability), while Saalbach-Hinterglemm's best is January (41% 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm, the snowiest month is January, averaging 76.4cm and spanning 36cm to 199cm 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.