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Powder Mountain ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Powder Mountain

North America

Powder Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026 · reopens December 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 2012m

Overview

Powder Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026 · reopens December 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Powder Mountain is located in Eden, Utah, and is recognized for its expansive 8,464 acres of skiable terrain, making it one of the largest ski resorts in North America. The resort emphasizes a laid-back, uncrowded atmosphere by limiting daily ticket sales, ensuring guests have access to untracked powder and a genuine mountain experience. Signature experiences include guided snowcat skiing, extensive backcountry access, and a variety of terrain for all ability levels. Key amenities feature multiple mountain lodges, dining options, and a focus on preserving the natural environment and authentic ski culture.

Resort Info

Summit2804m
Base2012m
Vertical792m
Lifts8
Runs154
Skiable Area5000 acres
Average snowfall360 inches / 914 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026 · reopens December 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

Powder Keg – This laid-back bar at Powder Mountain is renowned for its welcoming après-ski vibe, live music performances, and a wide selection of craft beers and Asian-inspired pub fare, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2804mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Utah region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELMid 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2012m

Temp

14.6°C

Wind

8.4km/h

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2408m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Powder Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Powder Mountain ranks #104 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +9% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#104 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Powder Mountain averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Powder Mountain sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +7%, '15-16 -17%, '23-24 +36%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +7%'15-16 −17%'23-24 +36%

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

Powder Mountain Webcams

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Local Reports

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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 Powder Mountain (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, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
19 / 92.2mm
Sat, Aug 29
15 / 613.1mm
Sun, Aug 30
15 / 414.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 44.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
17 / 30.3mm
Wed, Sep 2
17 / 4
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)0.20.91.16.42.64.17.80.75.91.12.31.400.30000
Temp (°C)12181181387157813691679168
Wind (km/h)71265145797795915810127
Gusts (km/h)214523294621292919224125354736333731

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2804m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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18.8°

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Sat

29

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14.6°

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17 km/h

Sun

30

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15.3°

4.2°

11 km/h

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31

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14.8°

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16.6°

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16.6°

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18.5°

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15.5°

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13.2°

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13.5°

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7 km/h

Summit elevation (2804m) • 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 10:33 AM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement conditions near Powder Mountain. The nearest roadside sensor at SR-158 @ MP 11.5 reports above freezing temperatures with air at 17°C. There are no active chain controls or restrictions on the highways monitored by SnowSure. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

SR-158 @ MP 11.5 Powder Mountain

0.3 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
20°C
Air
17°C
Wind
11 km/h

Updated 10:10 AM

North Ogden Divide

11.8 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
18°C
Air
17°C
Wind
9 km/h

Updated 10:10 AM

SR-39 @ MP 17.5 Huntsville

14.6 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
20°C
Air
16°C
Wind
1 km/h

Updated 10:10 AM

Highway cameras near Powder Mountain

SR-158 @ Powder Mountain / MP 11.62, WB road camera
SR-158 @ Powder Mountain / MP 11.62, WB0.3 km · UDOT
SR-158 @ Milepost 8.33, WB road camera
SR-158 @ Milepost 8.33, WB3.9 km · UDOT
North Ogden Canyon Rd @ Ben Lomond Trailhead, WB road camera
North Ogden Canyon Rd @ Ben Lomond Trailhead, WB11.8 km · UDOT
SR-39 RWIS WB @ SR-167 / Trappers Loop / MP 17.53, WB road camera
SR-39 RWIS WB @ SR-167 / Trappers Loop / MP 17.53, WB14.6 km · UDOT
SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ SR-158 / MP 13.8, EB road camera
SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ SR-158 / MP 13.8, EB14.8 km · UDOT
SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ Milepost 13.24, WB road camera
SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ Milepost 13.24, WB15.1 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, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 274cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 238cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~216.5 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (274 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (238 cm).

Powder Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 275cm 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
November28.4cm11 days7cm17cm8.1cm
December51.3cm17 days25cm45cm11.8cm
January50.4cm16 days52cm69cm10.8cm
February45.2cm16 days64cm78cm10cm
March41.1cm15 days62cm79cm9.1cm
April30.6cm13 days37cm57cm7.7cm
May11.9cm6 days6cm20cm5.1cm

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 Powder Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 261 cm (103 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

261 cm

10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median

All-season median

262 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10261 cm203 cm – 337 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12262 cm227 cm – 295 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8260 cm227 cm – 314 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 Powder Mountain

Where is Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,012 m (6,601 ft) to a summit of 2,804 m (9,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 792 m (2,598 ft).
How big is Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain has 5,000 acres (2,023 hectares) of skiable terrain, 154 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain is on the No ski pass found. 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 Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Powder Mountain get in a typical season?
Powder Mountain averages 360 inches / 914 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Powder Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #104 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Powder Mountain averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Powder Mountain sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +7%, '15-16 -17%, '23-24 +36%. A pattern, not a promise.