Vail 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.

Vail

Colorado, USA

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

Oregon, USA

Elevation
2,764m / 9,069ft
Annual Snowfall
697cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
68%
Season Snowfall
623cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthVail (cm)Mt. Bachelor (cm)
November35.685.7
December44.2133
January44.7132.7
February46.8111.3
March51.395.2
April4764.6

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Mt. Bachelor receives more annual snowfall (697cm) compared to Vail (333cm) — a difference of 364cm per year. The best month for powder at Vail is March (31% probability), while Mt. Bachelor's best is December (68% probability).