Zermatt vs Crans-Montana — 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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Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

Elevation
3,883m / 12,740ft
Annual Snowfall
650cm
Best Month
November
Powder Probability
46%
Season Snowfall
460cm

Crans-Montana

Valais, Switzerland

Elevation
3,000m / 9,843ft
Annual Snowfall
419cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
48%
Season Snowfall
378cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthZermatt (cm)Crans-Montana (cm)
November90.761.1
December77.877.4
January79.486.1
February50.749.7
March78.864.1
April82.539.8

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Zermatt receives more annual snowfall (650cm) compared to Crans-Montana (419cm) — a difference of 231cm per year. The best month for powder at Zermatt is November (46% probability), while Crans-Montana's best is January (48% probability).