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Tier B — Favored

📷 Cherry Peak

North America

Cherry Peak

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 1760m

Overview

Cherry Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Cherry Peak is a ski resort located in northern Utah, offering 400 skiable acres and a family-friendly atmosphere. The resort features three triple chairlifts, night skiing, snow tubing, and a terrain park, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Cherry Peak is known for its approachable slopes, modern lodge facilities, and year-round events, making it a welcoming destination for both locals and visitors.

Resort Info

Summit2146m
Base1760m
Vertical386m
Lifts4
Runs38
Skiable Area400 acres
Average snowfall320 inches / 813 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

Buy pass →

Freedom Pass

Buy pass →

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Lodge at Cherry Peak – This cozy on-mountain venue is celebrated for its welcoming après-ski atmosphere, offering live music, hearty food, and a full bar where skiers and snowboarders gather to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2146mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Utah region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Base

1760m

Temp

20.2°C

Wind

3km/h

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17.7°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Cherry Peak El Niño rank & forecast

Cherry Peak ranks #130 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#130 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cherry Peak averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +20%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +9%'15-16 −10%'23-24 +20%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Cherry Peak Webcams

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iXnay Networks / Cherry Peak Resort

iXnay Networks / Cherry Peak Resort

iXnay Networks / Cherry Peak Resort

3 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Cherry Peak (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 Aug 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
21 / 133mm
Sat, Aug 29
15 / 1117.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 100.1mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 110.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
21 / 11
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 13
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)01.21.88.16.42.8000.100.40.2000000
Temp (°C)182117121412121712121711152014141915
Wind (km/h)4659103373683518611147
Gusts (km/h)174018283516172513183922265137273838

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2146m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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20.9°

13.2°

14 km/h

Sat

29

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15.2°

10.6°

13 km/h

Sun

30

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18.5°

10.2°

8 km/h

Mon

31

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17.6°

10.5°

9 km/h

Tue

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20.5°

10.8°

21 km/h

Wed

2

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20.1°

12.9°

16 km/h

Thu

3

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22.4°

11.6°

12 km/h

Fri

4

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21.4°

11.8°

26 km/h

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5

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16.3°

8.3°

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6

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16.5°

6.3°

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Summit elevation (2146m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Utah Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 9:45 AM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Cherry Peak. Nearest roadside sensor (US-91 @ MP 39 Richmond, 6.2 km): Above freezing, air 20°C. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

US-91 @ MP 39 Richmond

6.2 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
24°C
Air
20°C
Wind
6 km/h

Updated 9:30 AM

US-89 @ Logan Summit

21.4 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Air
13°C
Wind
4 km/h

Updated 2:50 PM

US-89 @ MP 490 North Sink

22.2 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
15°C
Air
8°C
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Updated 8:40 AM

Highway cameras near Cherry Peak

200 W / US-91 @ Main St / SR-142, RMD road camera
200 W / US-91 @ Main St / SR-142, RMD5.6 km · UDOT
200 W / US-91 RWIS NB @ 700 S / MP 39.05, RMD road camera
200 W / US-91 RWIS NB @ 700 S / MP 39.05, RMD6.2 km · UDOT
US-91 @ 8600 N / MP 37.72, CA road camera
US-91 @ 8600 N / MP 37.72, CA7.6 km · UDOT
US-91 @ UT/ID State Line / MP 45.27, CA road camera
US-91 @ UT/ID State Line / MP 45.27, CA8.5 km · UDOT
Center St / SR-61 @ 800 W / SR-200, LEW road camera
Center St / SR-61 @ 800 W / SR-200, LEW11.2 km · UDOT
Main St / US-91 @ 300 S, SMF road camera
Main St / US-91 @ 300 S, SMF13.8 km · UDOT

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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 266cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 235cm full-season avg

266cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~212.8 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (266 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (235 cm).

Cherry Peak Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 249cm with an average of 102 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November27.3cm12 days9cm21cm7.2cm
December50.1cm18 days33cm55cm11.1cm
January48.1cm17 days63cm81cm9.6cm
February41.2cm16 days79cm93cm9.2cm
March35.9cm15 days82cm98cm8.1cm
April25cm12 days63cm84cm7cm
May8.8cm5 days18cm44cm4cm

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 12, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Cherry Peak, ERA5 season snowfall median was 235 cm (93 in), about this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

235 cm

10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median

All-season median

234 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10235 cm211 cm – 291 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12236 cm208 cm – 270 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8234 cm215 cm – 264 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Peak

Where is Cherry Peak?
Cherry Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Cherry Peak?
Cherry Peak runs from a base elevation of 1,760 m (5,774 ft) to a summit of 2,146 m (7,041 ft), giving a vertical drop of 386 m (1,266 ft).
How big is Cherry Peak?
Cherry Peak has 400 acres (162 hectares) of skiable terrain, 38 marked runs and 4 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cherry Peak?
Cherry Peak is on the Indy Pass and Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Cherry Peak get in a typical season?
Cherry Peak averages 320 inches / 813 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cherry Peak in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #130 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cherry Peak averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +20%. A pattern, not a promise.