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Head-to-Head · 2025–26 Season

Vail vs Beaver Creek

One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.

Vail

CO · 11,570 ft

A

Beaver Creek

CO · 11,440 ft

A

Side-by-Side

MetricVailBeaver Creek
RegionColorado I-70 & Aspen
CO
Colorado I-70 & Aspen
CO
Summit elevation11,570 ft
8,120 ft base
11,440 ft
7,400 ft base
NWS accuracy gradeA
NWS underpredicts
A
NWS underpredicts
Calibrated season snowfall111"
38 storms
11"
16 storms
Avg storm-day rate1.9"/day0.6"/day
Best storm84/100
Major
65/100
Tracked
Verified storms356
SNOTEL-verified
109
SNOTEL-verified
Community reports513
TGR posts
44
TGR posts
Nearest airportEGEEGE
Drive time0.58h
35 mi · EGE
0.42h
25 mi · EGE
Access difficultyEasyEasy
PassEpicEpic

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 and Beaver Creek earn the same NWS accuracy grade of A, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.

Vail got more snow this season — 111" of calibrated snowfall versus 11" at Beaver Creek. Vail also averaged 1.9"/storm-day.

Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.58h from EGE.

Best for

Vail — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Beaver Creek this season.

Best for

Beaver Creek — Epic pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.

Local Knowledge

TGR Community Intel

Vail

Monitor NOAA warnings for Vail/Gore/Elk Mountains corridor.

Beaver Creek

Arrive very early before 8:30 opening on powder days as early access may be given.

FAQ

Does Vail or Beaver Creek get more snow?

Vail got more snow this season — 111" of calibrated snowfall versus 11" at Beaver Creek. Vail also averaged 1.9"/storm-day.

Is Vail or Beaver Creek easier to get to?

Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.58h from EGE.

Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Vail or Beaver Creek?

Vail and Beaver Creek earn the same NWS accuracy grade of A, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.

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