Jackson Hole vs Grand Targhee
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Jackson Hole
WY · 10,450 ft
Grand Targhee
WY · 10,200 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Jackson Hole | Grand Targhee |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Wyoming WY | Wyoming WY |
| Summit elevation | 10,450 ft 6,311 ft base | 10,200 ft 7,851 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | A NWS underpredicts | F 100% overpredict |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 27" 20 storms | 11" 34 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 1.3"/day | 0.4"/day |
| Best storm | 70/100 Significant | 15/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 119 SNOTEL-verified | 375 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 960 TGR posts | 47 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | JAC | JAC |
| Drive time | 0.25h 10 mi · JAC | 1.25h 42 mi · JAC |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Ikon | Ikon |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
Jackson Hole has the more reliable NWS forecast — it grades A versus F at Grand Targhee, where NWS overpredicts snowfall by about 100%.
Jackson Hole got more snow this season — 27" of calibrated snowfall versus 11" at Grand Targhee. Jackson Hole also averaged 1.3"/storm-day.
Jackson Hole is the easier trip — about 0.25h from JAC (Jackson), versus 1.25h from JAC for Grand Targhee.
Best for
Jackson Hole — quick-strike trips — the easier drive at ~0.25h from JAC.
Best for
Grand Targhee — Ikon pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelJackson Hole
Ski during active snowfall when others bail for lighter crowds.
Grand Targhee
Storm days bring consolidation in main parking/resort areas; fresh powder accessible in Crags, upper ridges, and Sublette areas.
FAQ
Does Jackson Hole or Grand Targhee get more snow?
Jackson Hole got more snow this season — 27" of calibrated snowfall versus 11" at Grand Targhee. Jackson Hole also averaged 1.3"/storm-day.
Is Jackson Hole or Grand Targhee easier to get to?
Jackson Hole is the easier trip — about 0.25h from JAC (Jackson), versus 1.25h from JAC for Grand Targhee.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Jackson Hole or Grand Targhee?
Jackson Hole has the more reliable NWS forecast — it grades A versus F at Grand Targhee, where NWS overpredicts snowfall by about 100%.
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