Alta ski resort

📷 Alta

North America

Alta

49

Good

improving

Last Snowfall

Feb 26

today

Past 24 Hours

6.4cm

Past 48 Hours

12.8cm

Past 10 Days

54.4cm

14-Day Forecast

49.2cm

Snow Depth

120cm

Updated: Feb 26, 1:00 PMWeather at base: 2600m

Resort Guide

Alta is a historic ski resort located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, renowned for its deep powder snow and skier-only slopes. The resort features over 2,600 skiable acres, a relaxed and authentic mountain atmosphere, and terrain that caters to both advanced and intermediate skiers. Signature experiences include abundant natural snowfall, scenic alpine vistas, and a focus on traditional skiing without snowboarders. Key amenities include multiple lodges, on-mountain dining, and convenient access to Salt Lake City.

Resort Info

Summit3374m
Base2600m
Vertical2538m
Lifts5/6
Runs99/118
Skiable Area2614 acres
Avg Snowfall540 inches / 1372 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Peruvian Bar – Known for its laid-back, welcoming vibe and classic ski lodge atmosphere, this iconic après-ski spot at the Alta Peruvian Lodge is celebrated for its affordable drinks, friendly crowd, and legendary popcorn machine, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
49
Good
improving

Deep base with more snow on the way.

Current conditions at Alta are looking promising with a snow depth of 221cm and 6cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. The forecast suggests an average of 32cm over the next two weeks, so get ready for some great skiing ahead!

AI-generated summary

Depth

120cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

22cm in the past week - decent refresh.

Forecast

32cm expected - good snow on the way.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 01:00 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3374mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 1:13 PM

48cm
24h
49cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
48
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
1.1
S1
0.8
M2
0.2
T3
3.7
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 01:00 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2440m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

2600m

Temp

-3.3°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

221cm

14-Day Forecast

30.5cm

Mid-Mountain

2987m

Temp

-5.8°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

120cm

14-Day Forecast

30.9cm

Summit

3374m

Temp

-8.3°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

221cm

14-Day Forecast

32.4cm

Lifts Open

5/6
83%

open

Runs Open

99/118

Live Conditions

Alta Webcams

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Alta Ski Area

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3374m)

ECMWF
49.2cm
GFS
5.8cm
GEM
12.1cm
JMA
27.6cm
ICON
8.6cm
Météo-Fr
0.8cm
SnowSure™
17.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

-2.7°

-8.8°

Fri

27

☁️

-0.1°

-9.7°

Sat

28

❄️

0.6°

-7°

Sun

1

❄️

2.1°

-4.6°

1.1cm

Mon

2

❄️

1.7°

-5.6°

0.8cm

Tue

3

🌧️

-4.3°

-8.6°

0.2cm

Wed

4

❄️

-2.1°

-9.2°

3.7cm

Thu

5

❄️

-9.9°

-11.5°

22.6cm

Fri

6

🌧️

-6.9°

-13.3°

0.6cm

Sat

7

❄️

-8.9°

-15.6°

7.3cm

Summit elevation (3374m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 01:00 PM UTC

196.9cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-49%

vs 5-Year Avg

388cm avg by now

-49%

vs 30-Year Avg

388cm avg by now

388cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.