Vail vs Aspen Snowmass — 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.

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Vail

Colorado, USA

Elevation
3,527m / 11,572ft
Annual Snowfall
333cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
31%
Season Snowfall
270cm

Aspen Snowmass

Colorado, USA

Elevation
3,813m / 12,510ft
Annual Snowfall
302cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
25%
Season Snowfall
248cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthVail (cm)Aspen Snowmass (cm)
November35.634.8
December44.243.8
January44.737.1
February46.845
March51.348.8
April4738.1

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Vail receives more annual snowfall (333cm) compared to Aspen Snowmass (302cm) — a difference of 31cm per year. The best month for powder at Vail is March (31% probability), while Aspen Snowmass's best is March (25% probability).