Snowbasin is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Snowbasin?

Snowbasin runs from a base elevation of 1,951 m (6,401 ft) to a summit of 2,865 m (9,400 ft), giving a vertical drop of 914 m (2,999 ft).

How big is Snowbasin?

Snowbasin has 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) of skiable terrain, 115 marked runs and 13 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Snowbasin?

Snowbasin is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Snowbasin?

Snowbasin typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.

How much snow does Snowbasin get in a typical season?

Snowbasin averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

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Snowbasin

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Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026 · reopens November 28, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:04 AM UTC · informational only

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Closed for the season — closed March 22

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:04 AM•Weather at base: 1951m

Overview

Snowbasin is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026 · reopens November 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Snowbasin is a premier ski resort located in the mountains of northern Utah, offering over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain and 3,000 vertical feet. The resort features a blend of wide-open bowls, groomed cruisers, and challenging steeps, complemented by luxurious day lodges and modern lift infrastructure. Known for its Olympic heritage and scenic alpine views, Snowbasin provides a welcoming atmosphere for families and advanced skiers alike, with amenities including fine dining, equipment rentals, and a variety of winter activities.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Snowbasin

Lifts

Skiable area

3000 ac

Longest run

4.7 km / 2.9 mi

Runs by difficulty(115 total)

Beginner

8% of terrain

Intermediate

32% of terrain

Advanced

54% of terrain

Expert

6% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Terrain by difficulty

Beginner8%
Intermediate32%
Advanced54%
Expert6%

Lift fleet

Gondola2
Aerial tram1
High-speed 63
High-speed quad3
Triple chair1
Surface lift3

Resort Info

Summit2865m

Base1951m

Vertical914m

Lifts13

Runs115

Skiable Area3000 acres

Average snowfall350 inches / 890 cm

CountryUnited States

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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026 · reopens November 28, 2026

Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

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

Top Après Ski

Cinnabar – Located in the Snowbasin Resort base area, Cinnabar is celebrated for its vibrant après-ski scene featuring live music, creative cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Snowbasin El Niño rank & forecast

Snowbasin ranks #31 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +15% 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).

#31 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snowbasin averaged +15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Snowbasin with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +50%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 +11%'15-16 −17%'23-24 +50%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Snowbasin Webcams

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Snowbasin Resort

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Snow Stake Cam

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Snowbasin Resort

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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 Snowbasin (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, 9:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 19 / 70.9mm			Sat, Aug 29 14 / 614.6mm			Sun, Aug 30 14 / 430.1mm			Mon, Aug 31 15 / 33.3mm			Tue, Sep 1 17 / 2			Wed, Sep 2 17 / 0
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Precip (mm)	0	0.3	0.6	7.8	1.9	4.9	12.8	0.6	16.7	1.4	1.5	0.4	0	0	0	0	0	0
Temp (°C)	12	19	11	8	12	8	7	14	7	6	12	6	7	16	7	6	16	7
Wind (km/h)	5	12	3	4	10	4	3	6	2	3	6	4	5	13	4	6	10	4
Gusts (km/h)	18	46	14	23	41	16	18	25	11	15	39	21	26	44	31	21	37	28

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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Summit elevation (2865m) • 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 Snowbasin. Nearest roadside sensor (SR-167 @ Trappers Loop, 3.6 km): Above freezing, air 17°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

SR-167 @ Trappers Loop

3.6 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface: 23°C
Air: 17°C
Wind: 6 km/h

Updated 9:30 AM

SR-39 @ MP 14 Pineview Dam

4.4 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface: 22°C
Air: 19°C
Wind: 0 km/h

Updated 9:30 AM

SR-39 @ MP 17.5 Huntsville

7.7 km · UDOT

Above freezing

Road surface: 21°C
Air: 17°C
Wind: 6 km/h

Updated 9:30 AM

Highway cameras near Snowbasin

SR-226 @ Snow Basin / MP 0.7, WB road camera — SR-226 @ Snow Basin / MP 0.7, WB0.6 km · UDOT

SR-167 / Trappers Loop RWIS SB @ SR-226 / Snow Basin Rd / MP 6.92, WB road camera — SR-167 / Trappers Loop RWIS SB @ SR-226 / Snow Basin Rd / MP 6.92, WB3.5 km · UDOT

SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ Milepost 13.24, WB road camera — SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ Milepost 13.24, WB4.2 km · UDOT

SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ SR-158 / MP 13.8, EB road camera — SR-39 / Ogden Canyon @ SR-158 / MP 13.8, EB4.4 km · UDOT

Harrison Blvd / 1200 E / SR-203 @ 32nd St, OGD road camera — Harrison Blvd / 1200 E / SR-203 @ 32nd St, OGD7.7 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, WB7.7 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, 09:04 AM UTC

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The last completed season totaled ~205 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (277 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% below the 30-year average (228 cm).

Snowbasin Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 258cm with an average of 94 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
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	26.5cm	10 days	4cm	12cm	8cm
December	49.9cm	16 days	18cm	33cm	11.7cm
January	49.3cm	16 days	39cm	53cm	10.6cm
February	42.5cm	15 days	44cm	55cm	9.3cm
March	39.5cm	14 days	29cm	48cm	8.6cm
April	28.3cm	11 days	8cm	21cm	7.9cm
May	9.5cm	5 days	0cm	4cm	4.5cm

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 Nov 28, 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 Snowbasin, ERA5 season snowfall median was 249 cm (98 in), about 1% above 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

249 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

248 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	249 cm	189 cm – 296 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	247 cm	191 cm – 280 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	248 cm	218 cm – 313 cm	2025, 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 Snowbasin

Where is Snowbasin?: Snowbasin is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Snowbasin?: Snowbasin runs from a base elevation of 1,951 m (6,401 ft) to a summit of 2,865 m (9,400 ft), giving a vertical drop of 914 m (2,999 ft).
How big is Snowbasin?: Snowbasin has 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) of skiable terrain, 115 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Snowbasin?: Snowbasin is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Snowbasin?: Snowbasin typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Snowbasin get in a typical season?: Snowbasin averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Snowbasin in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #31 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snowbasin averaged +15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Snowbasin with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +50%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

Snowbasin

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(115 total)

Terrain by difficulty

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Depth by source

Snowbasin El Niño rank & forecast

Snowbasin Webcams

Snow Stake Cam

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

Off-season — no rating published

Drive times & access

Roadside weather sensors

Highway cameras near Snowbasin

Season vs Historic

Snowbasin Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Snowbasin

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