0.8 cm on Thu 22nd (after 9 PM local time)

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Weather Forecast for Alta at 2600 m altitude

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0.8 cm on Thu 22nd

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5 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Alta at 2600 m altitude

Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 5 pm (local time) / 21 Oct 2026

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Elevation 3373 m 2986 m 2600 m	Wed 21		Thursday 22			Friday 23			Saturday 24			Sunday 25			Monday 26
Elevation 3373 m 2986 m 2600 m	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night

	some clouds	some clouds	light rain	t-storm risk	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	cloudy	snow shwrs	some clouds	some clouds	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear
km/h	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSW	SSW	SW	NE	ENE	ENE	NNE	N	NW	WNW	W	W
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cm	—	—	—	—	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
mm	—	—	1	1	19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
max °C	11	7	8	10	6	2	4	2	3	4	2	5	6	3	6	7	4
min °C	9	6	7	8	1	1	3	0	1	4	1	2	5	1	3	6	3
chill °C	7	3	4	5	-4	-5	-2	-2	1	4	-1	0	4	1	3	5	1
Humid %	57	73	72	73	90	69	57	82	82	73	70	62	63	72	47	41	31
Freeze m	4000	3950	3950	3900	3600	2750	2950	2850	2800	3100	3200	3250	3300	3250	3400	3500	3600

	—	—	7:43	—	—	7:45	—	—	7:47	—	—	7:48	—	—	7:48	—	—
	6:37	—	—	6:36	—	—	6:35	—	—	6:32	—	—	6:31	—	—	6:30	—
	Next 3 days weather summary: Heavy rain (total 21.0mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).								Days 4-6 weather summary: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Overall 3.5 Based on 18 votes and 8 reviews

Snowsure 4.7
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Brett Rose from United States writes:
The most consistent and excellent snow and skiing in the United States. I don't hate boarder's, but I don't miss them, it adds to the "Skiing the way it used to be". Most of the best skiing requires a little effort and know-how to find, which also adds to the appeal. If you're a serious skier, and you had to be stuck at one resort for the rest of your skiing life, this would be a good place to be stuck.

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Overall: 3.5 Based on 18 votes and 8 reviews

Snowsure 4.7
Variety of pistes 5.0
Off-piste 4.4
Scenery 4.8
Apres-Ski 2.8

Brett Rose from United States writes:

The most consistent and excellent snow and skiing in the United States. I don't hate boarder's, but I don't miss them, it adds to the "Skiing the way it used to be". Most of the best skiing requires a little effort and know-how to find, which also adds to the appeal. If you're a serious skier, and you had to be stuck at one resort for the rest of your skiing life, this would be a good place to be stuck.

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