Telluride vs Winter Park — 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.
Telluride
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 4,008m / 13,150ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 289cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 33%
- Season Snowfall
- 243cm
Winter Park
Colorado, USA
- Elevation
- 3,676m / 12,061ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 327cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 31%
- Season Snowfall
- 255cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Telluride (cm) | Winter Park (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 31.2 | 32.8 |
| December | 37.5 | 40.5 |
| January | 44.4 | 38.5 |
| February | 39.7 | 44 |
| March | 55.4 | 50.3 |
| April | 34.4 | 48.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Winter Park receives more annual snowfall (327cm) compared to Telluride (289cm) — a difference of 38cm per year. The best month for powder at Telluride is March (33% probability), while Winter Park's best is March (31% 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, Telluride's snowiest month has been March, averaging 55.4cm but ranging from a lean 22cm in the driest winter to 108cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Winter Park, the snowiest month is March, averaging 50.3cm and spanning 35cm 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.