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.
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
| Month | Zermatt (cm) | Crans-Montana (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 90.7 | 61.1 |
| December | 77.8 | 77.4 |
| January | 79.4 | 86.1 |
| February | 50.7 | 49.7 |
| March | 78.8 | 64.1 |
| April | 82.5 | 39.8 |
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).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Zermatt's snowiest month has been November, averaging 90.7cm but ranging from a lean 5cm in the driest winter to 218cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Crans-Montana, the snowiest month is January, averaging 86.1cm and spanning 35cm to 201cm 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.