Vail vs Palisades Tahoe — 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
More Snow
Palisades Tahoe
California, USA
- Elevation
- 2,745m / 9,006ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 662cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 58%
- Season Snowfall
- 628cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Vail (cm) | Palisades Tahoe (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 35.6 | 57.7 |
| December | 44.2 | 123.3 |
| January | 44.7 | 137.6 |
| February | 46.8 | 127.9 |
| March | 51.3 | 137.2 |
| April | 47 | 44.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Vail (333cm) — a difference of 329cm per year. The best month for powder at Vail is March (31% probability), while Palisades Tahoe's best is January (58% probability).