Taos Ski Valley vs Mt. Bachelor — 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.
Taos Ski Valley
New Mexico, USA
- Elevation
- 3,804m / 12,481ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 200cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 22%
- Season Snowfall
- 170cm
Mt. Bachelor
Oregon, USA
- Elevation
- 2,764m / 9,069ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 697cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 68%
- Season Snowfall
- 623cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Taos Ski Valley (cm) | Mt. Bachelor (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 19 | 85.7 |
| December | 26.1 | 133 |
| January | 30.3 | 132.7 |
| February | 34.4 | 111.3 |
| March | 39.4 | 95.2 |
| April | 20.7 | 64.6 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Taos Ski Valley (200cm) — a difference of 497cm per year. The best month for powder at Taos Ski Valley is March (22% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% 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, Taos Ski Valley's snowiest month has been March, averaging 39.4cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 79cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Mt. Bachelor, the snowiest month is December, averaging 133cm and spanning 50cm to 244cm 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.