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Alta Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Alta is: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Fri night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri afternoon, min -6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).
Alta Weather (Days 4-6): A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Wed night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Tue morning, min -8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, gales from the SW by Wed night).
| Resort | Snow Depth | Temp. (°C) | Wind (km/h) | Weather | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Lift: | 0.7 m | -5 |  | |||
| Middle Lift: | -3 | | ||||
| Bottom Lift: | 0.5 m | -1 | |
Latest snow reports near Alta:
Light rain reported from Silver Springs wx at 6706 feet only 4 miles W of The Canyons but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area from The Canyons
Light rain reported from Park City at 6568 feet only 4 miles N of The Canyons but it is forecast cold enough for snow at higher elevations in the ski area from The Canyons
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | ||||||||||||
PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
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light snow | mod. snow | light snow | snow shwrs | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | cloudy | cloudy | light snow | light snow | some clouds | cloudy | mod. snow | |
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Snow map |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||
— | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
max °C | 0 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -1 |
min °C | -2 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -8 |
-10 | -15 | -15 | -14 | -13 | -12 | -11 | -13 | -14 | -12 | -12 | -11 | -9 | -12 | -13 | -11 | -19 | |
56 | 99 | 89 | 88 | 68 | 91 | 84 | 96 | 96 | 83 | 58 | 38 | 32 | 46 | 52 | 75 | 98 | |
2950 | 2650 | 2500 | 2500 | 3000 | 2900 | 3050 | 2750 | 2700 | 2800 | 2850 | 3200 | 3300 | 3100 | 3000 | 2900 | 2550 | |
 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Fri night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri afternoon, min -6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).
A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Wed night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Tue morning, min -8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, gales from the SW by Wed night).
Latest snow reports near Alta:
Light rain reported from Silver Springs wx at 6706 feet only 4 miles W of The Canyons but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area from The Canyons
Light rain reported from Park City at 6568 feet only 4 miles N of The Canyons but it is forecast cold enough for snow at higher elevations in the ski area from The Canyons
| Top snow depth: | 74 cm |
|---|---|
| Bottom snow depth: | 50 cm |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 4 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.6 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
|---|---|
1.5 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
2.7 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Alta at the specific elevation of 3373 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Alta. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of United States.
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Overall 3.5 Based on 8 votes and 8 reviews
Alta has the best snow in North America, bar none. There are a few areas that get more on average (e.g. Kirkwood, Mount Baker) but none that has the combination of quantity, quality, and consistency; the latter is key. Alta always seems to get good early season snow, and snowfall continues into May (sometimes June). Hence, you can book a trip from Thankgiving onward with complete confidence. Unlike the 'feast or famine' West Coast, snowfall happens frequently, so you're almost certain to get a couple of powder days if you stay for a week. The high elevation and dry alpine air also ensure superb snow quality. Alta's terrain is not quite as extensive or varied as some destination resorts, but Snowbird is right next door. The combination of the two is close to unbeatable. The only gripe: nightlife in Little Cottonwood Canyon is pretty dead. Even good restaurants are hard to find. However, if you are a serious skier, you are not going to care. You'll be too tired for nightlife. Leave that to the snow bunnies who book in Park City.
Ron B from United States writes:
Alta has the best snow in North America, bar none. There are a few areas that get more on average (e.g. Kirkwood, Mount Baker) but none that has the combination of quantity, quality, and consistency; the latter is key. Alta always seems to get good early season snow, and snowfall continues into May (sometimes June). Hence, you can book a trip from Thankgiving onward with complete confidence. Unlike the 'feast or famine' West Coast, snowfall happens frequently, so you're almost certain to get a couple of powder days if you stay for a week. The high elevation and dry alpine air also ensure superb snow quality. Alta's terrain is not quite as extensive or varied as some destination resorts, but Snowbird is right next door. The combination of the two is close to unbeatable. The only gripe: nightlife in Little Cottonwood Canyon is pretty dead. Even good restaurants are hard to find. However, if you are a serious skier, you are not going to care. You'll be too tired for nightlife. Leave that to the snow bunnies who book in Park City.
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