Steamboat vs Big Sky — 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.
Steamboat
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,221m / 10,568ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 302cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 32%
- Season Snowfall
- 265cm
Big Sky
Montana, USA
- Elevation
- 3,403m / 11,165ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 425cm
- Best Month
- April
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 292cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Steamboat (cm) | Big Sky (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 35.2 | 42.6 |
| December | 52.5 | 41.7 |
| January | 49.8 | 37.3 |
| February | 49.2 | 51.4 |
| March | 48.1 | 52.1 |
| April | 30.1 | 66.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Big Sky receives more annual snowfall (425cm) compared to Steamboat (302cm) — a difference of 123cm per year. The best month for powder at Steamboat is December (32% probability), while Big Sky's best is April (50% 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, Steamboat's snowiest month has been December, averaging 52.5cm but ranging from a lean 31cm in the driest winter to 85cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Big Sky, the snowiest month is April, averaging 66.4cm and spanning 24cm to 108cm 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.