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Brian Head Resort Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, March, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Pre-season — not open yet — closed May 2
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Resort Guide
Brian Head Resort is located in southern Utah and features over 650 acres of skiable terrain across two connected mountains, offering a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its high base elevation of 9,600 feet, family-friendly atmosphere, and scenic views of red rock vistas. Key amenities include ski and snowboard lessons, multiple dining options, and a tubing park, making it a versatile destination for winter recreation. Signature experiences include night skiing and easy access to nearby national parks.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Brian Head Resort
Lifts
8
Skiable area
650 ac
Longest run
1.37 km / 0.85 mi
Runs by difficulty(71 total)
Beginner
21
30% of terrain
Intermediate
25
35% of terrain
Advanced
25
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad2
- Triple chair5
- Double chair1
Snowmaking covers about 25% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Last Chair Saloon – A popular après-ski spot at Brian Head Resort, Last Chair Saloon is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music events, hearty comfort food, and a wide selection of drinks, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 219cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 177cm full-season avg
219cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~181.8 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (219 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% above the 30-year average (177 cm).
Brian Head Resort Season Snowfall
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Brian Head Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 212cm with an average of 41 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 38% above this average (293cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
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| November | 21cm | 4 days | 7cm | 17cm | 8cm |
| December | 31cm | 6 days | 18cm | 32cm | 10cm |
| January | 32cm | 6 days | 33cm | 47cm | 10cm |
| February | 39cm | 7 days | 43cm | 61cm | 11cm |
| March | 36cm | 7 days | 50cm | 65cm | 10cm |
| April | 25cm | 5 days | 36cm | 52cm | 8cm |
| May | 12cm | 3 days | 12cm | 25cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
50 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb
- 2924 Feb
- 2723 Feb
March 2026
- 283 Mar1cm
- 225 Mar
- 214 Mar
April 2026
- 392 Apr7cm
- 3915 Apr11cm
- 3814 Apr8cm
February scored highest for Brian Head Resort in 2025-26. Based on 50 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 20, 2026
Through May 2, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Brian Head Resort
- Where is Brian Head Resort?
- Brian Head Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Brian Head Resort?
- Brian Head Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,926 m (9,600 ft) to a summit of 3,353 m (11,001 ft), giving a vertical drop of 427 m (1,401 ft).
- How big is Brian Head Resort?
- Brian Head Resort has 650 acres (263 hectares) of skiable terrain, 71 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Brian Head Resort?
- Brian Head Resort is on the Power Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Brian Head Resort?
- Brian Head Resort typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Brian Head Resort get in a typical season?
- Brian Head Resort averages 360 inches / 914 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
