Vail vs Taos Ski Valley — 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
Taos Ski Valley
New Mexico, USA
- Elevation
- 3,804m / 12,481ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 200cm
- Best Month
- March
- Powder Probability
- 22%
- Season Snowfall
- 170cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Vail (cm) | Taos Ski Valley (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 35.6 | 19 |
| December | 44.2 | 26.1 |
| January | 44.7 | 30.3 |
| February | 46.8 | 34.4 |
| March | 51.3 | 39.4 |
| April | 47 | 20.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Vail receives more annual snowfall (333cm) compared to Taos Ski Valley (200cm) — a difference of 133cm per year. The best month for powder at Vail is March (31% probability), while Taos Ski Valley's best is March (22% 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, Vail's snowiest month has been March, averaging 51.3cm but ranging from a lean 23cm in the driest winter to 80cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Taos Ski Valley, the snowiest month is March, averaging 39.4cm and spanning 8cm to 79cm 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.