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Alta at 3373 m altitude
Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 5 am (local time) / 15 May 2026
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Next 3 days weather summary:A light covering of new snow, mostly falling on Sun night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Fri morning, min -9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 weather summary:A dusting of new snow. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Wed night, min -8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||
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clear | clear | clear | cloudy | light snow | cloudy | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | light snow | snow shwrs | some clouds | light snow | snow shwrs | clear | clear | clear | |
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max °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | -2 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 4 |
min °C | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -5 | -7 | -8 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 3 |
-1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | -4 | -10 | -11 | -12 | -16 | -14 | -13 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -8 | -8 | -3 | 0 | |
25 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 66 | 65 | 91 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 84 | 59 | 51 | 65 | 45 | 57 | 48 | 41 | |
3850 | 3950 | 3800 | 3800 | 3450 | 2950 | 2450 | 2400 | 2000 | 2100 | 2400 | 2500 | 2700 | 2950 | 3150 | 2950 | 3550 | 3950 | |
 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
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Alta Snow Conditions
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Last snowfall: | 5 May 2026 |
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Other resorts in USA - Utah are reporting: powder (0) / good piste (0)
Snow History
Week 3 of May has on average:
0.4 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.6 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.5 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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POW! in Grizzly Gulch by Robert Hortlund
Over 1.5m (5ft) of fresh snow in the last 7 days. by Snow Forecast Admin
Alta in April! by Keith Dezen
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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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Visitor Reviews of Alta
Overall 3.5 Based on 18 votes and 8 reviews
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- 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.
Visitor Reviews of Alta
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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