📷 Alta
North America
Alta
Pre-season — not open yet
Last season ended April 25, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 25
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Jun 30
14d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
7
2026–27 season
Overview
Alta is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 25, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:01 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Alta
Lifts
8
Skiable area
2614 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(118 total)
Beginner
18
15% of terrain
Intermediate
35
30% of terrain
Advanced
65
55% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad4
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 3cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2600m
Temp
18.4°C
Wind
1.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2987m
Temp
15.9°C
Wind
1.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3374m
Temp
13.3°C
Wind
1.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (UDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive. Heads up — seasonally closed nearby (scheduled, not chain control): SR-92 Alpine Loop Summit. Check the official map for opening dates.
Highway cameras near Alta
Roadside weather sensors
Alta - Base
0.9 km · UDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 11°C
- Wind
- 6 km/h
Updated 4:10 AM
SR-210 @ Alta
1.1 km · UDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 24°C
- Air
- 18°C
- Wind
- 6 km/h
Updated 3:40 AM
Alta - Collins
1.2 km · UDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 6°C
Updated 4:10 AM
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via UDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Alta (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:01 AM
Today 22 / 120.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 17 / 103.9mm | Thu, Jul 16 20 / 10 | Fri, Jul 17 19 / 117.5mm | Sat, Jul 18 17 / 82.7mm | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 914.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 2.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 35 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 16 | 24 | 39 | 28 | 21 | 42 | 38 | 20 | 32 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3374m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
22.1°
12.1°
13 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
17.4°
9.7°
10 km/h
Thu
16
☁️
19.9°
9.8°
11 km/h
Fri
17
⛈️
19.1°
11.2°
9 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
16.5°
8.4°
9 km/h
Sun
19
⛈️
18.3°
8.9°
7 km/h
Mon
20
🌦️
17.8°
10.7°
5 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
18.4°
11°
11 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
16.5°
10°
10 km/h
Thu
23
⛈️
15°
9.2°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (3374m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 388cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 388cm full-season avg
388cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with exceptionally high snowfall (522.9 cm), while 2020 and 2021 saw much lower totals, highlighting considerable year-to-year variability. The current season's snowfall is 73% of the recent 5-year average but still 14% above the long-term 30-year average, suggesting a return toward historical norms after several high-snowfall years.
Alta Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 330cm with an average of 111 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 34.9cm | 12 days | 17cm | 34cm | 9.7cm |
| December | 50.2cm | 17 days | 49cm | 74cm | 10.8cm |
| January | 54cm | 16 days | 83cm | 104cm | 11.3cm |
| February | 50.1cm | 16 days | 101cm | 121cm | 10.6cm |
| March | 48.4cm | 15 days | 113cm | 132cm | 9.5cm |
| April | 43cm | 15 days | 107cm | 125cm | 9.3cm |
| May | 19.6cm | 8 days | 60cm | 98cm | 5.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 6, 2026
Through Apr 25, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
