📷 Alta
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Alta
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
1.9cm
Past 48 Hours
10.5cm
Past 10 Days
23.4cm
14-Day Forecast
36.6cm
Snow Depth
17cm
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at Alta are quite favorable with a snow depth of 211cm, providing a solid base for your skiing adventures. Over the past week, we've seen 12cm of fresh snow, and with a 14-day forecast suggesting an average of 27cm, there's more to look forward to. Dress warmly as temperatures sit around -2°C with overcast skies.
AI-generated summaryDepth
120cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:00 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Utah region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:00 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2440m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
2600m
Temp
3.2°C
Wind
10.8km/h
Snow Depth
211cm
14-Day Forecast
26.4cm
Mid-Mountain
2987m
Temp
0.7°C
Wind
10.8km/h
Snow Depth
17cm
14-Day Forecast
27.2cm
Summit
3374m
Temp
-1.8°C
Wind
10.8km/h
Snow Depth
211cm
14-Day Forecast
26.9cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
1.3°
-7.7°
2.9cm
Mon
13
❄️
-1.9°
-10.8°
3.6cm
Tue
14
❄️
-3.5°
-10.5°
0.1cm
Wed
15
❄️
0.9°
-10.1°
Thu
16
❄️
-0.2°
-13.8°
9.6cm
Fri
17
❄️
-13.5°
-16.7°
7.7cm
Sat
18
☁️
-4.6°
-19.2°
0.1cm
Sun
19
☁️
2.8°
-10.2°
Mon
20
❄️
2.7°
-7.3°
1cm
Tue
21
❄️
-7.6°
-10.1°
8.5cm
Summit elevation (3374m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:00 PM UTC
297.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-23%
vs 5-Year Avg
388cm avg by now
-23%
vs 30-Year Avg
388cm avg by now
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.