Val Gardena vs Bormio — 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.
Val Gardena
Dolomites, Italy
- Elevation
- 2,518m / 8,262ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 229cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 16%
- Season Snowfall
- 201cm
Bormio
Lombardy, Italy
- Elevation
- 3,012m / 9,882ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 361cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 29%
- Season Snowfall
- 301cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Val Gardena (cm) | Bormio (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 44.6 | 61.4 |
| December | 39.1 | 54.6 |
| January | 26.4 | 40.6 |
| February | 31 | 41.9 |
| March | 31.5 | 52.3 |
| April | 28 | 50.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Bormio receives more annual snowfall (361cm) compared to Val Gardena (229cm) — a difference of 132cm per year. The best month for powder at Val Gardena is November (16% probability), while Bormio's best is November (29% 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, Val Gardena's snowiest month has been November, averaging 44.6cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 186cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Bormio, the snowiest month is November, averaging 61.4cm and spanning 6cm to 210cm 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.