Steamboat vs Stowe — 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
Stowe
Vermont, USA
- Elevation
- 1,339m / 4,393ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 246cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 27%
- Season Snowfall
- 238cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Steamboat (cm) | Stowe (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 35.2 | 36.4 |
| December | 52.5 | 41.8 |
| January | 49.8 | 47.4 |
| February | 49.2 | 44.6 |
| March | 48.1 | 43.1 |
| April | 30.1 | 24.9 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Steamboat receives more annual snowfall (302cm) compared to Stowe (246cm) — a difference of 56cm per year. The best month for powder at Steamboat is December (32% probability), while Stowe's best is January (27% 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 Stowe, the snowiest month is January, averaging 47.4cm and spanning 21cm to 76cm 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.