Solitude is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Solitude?

Solitude runs from a base elevation of 2,437 m (7,995 ft) to a summit of 3,197 m (10,489 ft), giving a vertical drop of 760 m (2,493 ft).

Solitude has 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain, 82 marked runs and 9 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Solitude?

Solitude is on the Ikon 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 Solitude?

Solitude typically operates from November 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 Solitude get in a typical season?

Solitude averages 500 inches / 1270 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

📷 Solitude

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Solitude

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Author: SnowSure

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026 · reopens November 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:04 PM UTC · informational only

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Closed for the season — closed April 5

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Overview

Solitude is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026 · reopens November 19, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 13:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Solitude Mountain Resort is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, offering over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere, abundant snowfall, and diverse terrain, including renowned tree skiing and powder-filled bowls. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out lodging, a charming village, dining options, and a Nordic center, making it a destination for both alpine and cross-country enthusiasts. Solitude stands out for its easy access from Salt Lake City and its focus on a laid-back, authentic mountain experience.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Solitude

Lifts

Skiable area

1200 ac

Longest run

6.5 km / 4 mi

Runs by difficulty(82 total)

Beginner

10% of terrain

Intermediate

40% of terrain

Advanced

50% of terrain

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

Lift fleet

High-speed 61
High-speed quad3
Quad chair2
Triple chair1
Double chair1

Resort Info

Summit3197m

Base2437m

Vertical760m

Lifts9

Runs82

Skiable Area1200 acres

Average snowfall500 inches / 1270 cm

CountryUnited States

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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026 · reopens November 19, 2026

Projected openingNovember 19, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

The Thirsty Squirrel – This cozy slopeside bar at Solitude is a favorite for après-ski, offering a welcoming atmosphere, local craft beers, and frequent live music, making it a popular gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Solitude El Niño rank & forecast

Solitude ranks Under review 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).

Under reviewTier A — Prime El Niño terrain

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

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to brighton, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 −4%'15-16 −26%'23-24 +58%

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

Solitude Webcams

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Solitude Mountain Resort / YouTube

9 webcams • Click to expand

Snow Stake Cam

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Solitude Mountain Resort / YouTube

1 snow stake cam • Click to expand

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 Solitude (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 29, 1:04 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 12 / 515mm			Sun, Aug 30 14 / 36mm			Mon, Aug 31 16 / 31.6mm			Tue, Sep 1 15 / 10.5mm			Wed, Sep 2 15 / 1			Thu, Sep 3 17 / 1
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Snow (cm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip (mm)	4.3	6.1	4.6	1.3	1.7	3	0	0.3	1.3	0	0	0.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
Temp (°C)	8	10	7	6	13	6	7	15	6	5	14	6	6	14	6	7	16	7
Wind (km/h)	5	9	4	3	5	3	3	10	3	6	14	4	6	15	5	7	17	7
Gusts (km/h)	31	43	20	19	25	15	16	34	15	24	51	34	33	45	37	38	54	40

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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 1:07 PM

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 Solitude. Nearest roadside sensor (SR-190 @ MP 16 Brighton, 1.9 km): Wet, air 12°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-190 @ MP 16 Brighton

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Road surface: 13°C
Air: 12°C
Wind: 3 km/h
Precip: Wet

Updated 12:50 PM

Spruces

4.5 km · UDOT

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Alta - Base

5.2 km · UDOT

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Air: 11°C
Wind: 6 km/h

Updated 4:10 AM

Highway cameras near Solitude

Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Solitude / MP 14.53, SL road camera — Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Solitude / MP 14.53, SL0.2 km · UDOT

Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Brighton / MP 16.07, BTN road camera — Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Brighton / MP 16.07, BTN2 km · UDOT

Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Silver Fork / MP 12.54, SL road camera — Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Silver Fork / MP 12.54, SL3.2 km · UDOT

Little Cottonwood Rd / SR-210 WB @ Alta / MP 12.16, ALT road camera — Little Cottonwood Rd / SR-210 WB @ Alta / MP 12.16, ALT4.8 km · UDOT

Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Cardiff Fork / MP 10.74, SL road camera — Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Cardiff Fork / MP 10.74, SL6 km · UDOT

Little Cottonwood Rd / SR-210 EB @ Alta Bypass / MP 10.95, SL road camera — Little Cottonwood Rd / SR-210 EB @ Alta Bypass / MP 10.95, SL6.6 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 Sat, Aug 29, 01:04 PM UTC

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The last completed season totaled ~291 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (388 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (308 cm).

Solitude Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 376cm with an average of 114 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	40.4cm	12 days	17cm	34cm	11.1cm
December	57.9cm	17 days	49cm	74cm	12.6cm
January	61.3cm	17 days	83cm	104cm	12.9cm
February	56.1cm	17 days	101cm	121cm	11.9cm
March	54.2cm	16 days	113cm	132cm	10.7cm
April	49.7cm	15 days	107cm	125cm	10.3cm
May	22.9cm	9 days	60cm	98cm	7.1cm

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 Nov 19, 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 Solitude, ERA5 season snowfall median was 325 cm (128 in), about 5% below 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

325 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

342 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	325 cm	277 cm – 390 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	342 cm	306 cm – 439 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	377 cm	270 cm – 482 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

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Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Solitude

Where is Solitude?: Solitude is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Solitude?: Solitude runs from a base elevation of 2,437 m (7,995 ft) to a summit of 3,197 m (10,489 ft), giving a vertical drop of 760 m (2,493 ft).
How big is Solitude?: Solitude has 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain, 82 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Solitude?: Solitude is on the Ikon 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 Solitude?: Solitude typically operates from November 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 Solitude get in a typical season?: Solitude averages 500 inches / 1270 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Solitude in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to brighton, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

Solitude

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(82 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Depth by source

Solitude El Niño rank & forecast

Solitude 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 Solitude

Season vs Historic

Solitude Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Solitude

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