St. Moritz vs Crans-Montana — 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. Moritz
Graubünden, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,303m / 10,837ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 500cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 40%
- Season Snowfall
- 352cm
Crans-Montana
Valais, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,000m / 9,843ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 419cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 48%
- Season Snowfall
- 378cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | St. Moritz (cm) | Crans-Montana (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 69.3 | 61.1 |
| December | 64.5 | 77.4 |
| January | 54.3 | 86.1 |
| February | 46 | 49.7 |
| March | 54.1 | 64.1 |
| April | 63.3 | 39.8 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, St. Moritz receives more annual snowfall (500cm) compared to Crans-Montana (419cm) — a difference of 81cm per year. The best month for powder at St. Moritz is November (40% probability), while Crans-Montana's best is January (48% 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. Moritz's snowiest month has been November, averaging 69.3cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 178cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Crans-Montana, the snowiest month is January, averaging 86.1cm and spanning 35cm to 201cm 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.