St. Moritz vs Saas-Fee — 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
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Saas-Fee

Valais, Switzerland

Elevation
3,600m / 11,812ft
Annual Snowfall
609cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
49%
Season Snowfall
492cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthSt. Moritz (cm)Saas-Fee (cm)
November69.389.7
December64.590.6
January54.390.1
February4658.6
March54.186
April63.377.1

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Saas-Fee receives more annual snowfall (609cm) compared to St. Moritz (500cm) — a difference of 109cm per year. The best month for powder at St. Moritz is November (40% probability), while Saas-Fee's best is December (49% 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 Saas-Fee, the snowiest month is December, averaging 90.6cm and spanning 26cm to 133cm 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.