Zermatt vs St. Moritz — 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
St. Moritz
Graubünden, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,303m / 10,837ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 500cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 40%
- Season Snowfall
- 352cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Zermatt (cm) | St. Moritz (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 90.7 | 69.3 |
| December | 77.8 | 64.5 |
| January | 79.4 | 54.3 |
| February | 50.7 | 46 |
| March | 78.8 | 54.1 |
| April | 82.5 | 63.3 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Zermatt receives more annual snowfall (650cm) compared to St. Moritz (500cm) — a difference of 150cm per year. The best month for powder at Zermatt is November (46% probability), while St. Moritz's best is November (40% 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 St. Moritz, the snowiest month is November, averaging 69.3cm and spanning 8cm to 178cm 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.