Vail 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.

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Vail

Colorado, USA

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

Winter Park

Colorado, USA

Elevation
3,676m / 12,061ft
Annual Snowfall
327cm
Best Month
March
Powder Probability
31%
Season Snowfall
255cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthVail (cm)Winter Park (cm)
November35.632.8
December44.240.5
January44.738.5
February46.844
March51.350.3
April4748.4

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Vail receives more annual snowfall (333cm) compared to Winter Park (327cm) — a difference of 6cm per year. The best month for powder at Vail is March (31% probability), while Winter Park's best is March (31% probability).