Park City Mountain vs Vail
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Park City Mountain
UT · 10,026 ft
pending
Vail
CO · 11,570 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Park City Mountain | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Utah UT | Colorado I-70 & Aspen CO |
| Summit elevation | 10,026 ft 6,900 ft base | 11,570 ft 8,120 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | A NWS underpredicts |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 4" 11 storms | 111" 38 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.3"/day | 1.9"/day |
| Best storm | 23/100 Tracked | 84/100 Major |
| Verified storms | 101 SNOTEL-verified | 356 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 13 TGR posts | 513 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | SLC | EGE |
| Drive time | 0.58h 32 mi · SLC | 0.58h 35 mi · EGE |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Epic | Epic |
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
Vail carries a verified NWS accuracy grade of A; Park City Mountain's grade is pending on limited verified storms.
Vail got more snow this season — 111" of calibrated snowfall versus 4" at Park City Mountain. Vail also averaged 1.9"/storm-day.
Park City Mountain is the easier trip — about 0.58h from SLC (Salt Lake City), versus 0.58h from EGE for Vail.
Best for
Park City Mountain — Epic pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.
Best for
Vail — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Park City Mountain this season.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelPark City Mountain
During wind events, lift-down operations may be compromised.
Vail
Monitor NOAA warnings for Vail/Gore/Elk Mountains corridor.
FAQ
Does Park City Mountain or Vail get more snow?
Vail got more snow this season — 111" of calibrated snowfall versus 4" at Park City Mountain. Vail also averaged 1.9"/storm-day.
Is Park City Mountain or Vail easier to get to?
Park City Mountain is the easier trip — about 0.58h from SLC (Salt Lake City), versus 0.58h from EGE for Vail.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Park City Mountain or Vail?
Vail carries a verified NWS accuracy grade of A; Park City Mountain's grade is pending on limited verified storms.
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