Alta Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Alta is: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Wed morning. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Mon night, min -19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).
Alta Weather (Days 4-6): Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Sun afternoon, min -18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
| Resort | Snow Depth | Temp. (°C) | Wind (km/h) | Weather | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Lift: | 1.7 m | -11 |  | |||
| Middle Lift: | -9 | | ||||
| Bottom Lift: | 1.0 m | -6 | |
Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | ||||||||||||
night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
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mod. snow | mod. snow | light snow | mod. snow | mod. snow | mod. snow | snow shwrs | some clouds | snow shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | snow shwrs | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | |
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6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
max °C | -4 | -13 | -13 | -12 | -12 | -17 | -17 | -19 | -18 | -17 | -18 | -17 | -14 | -11 | -8 | -5 |
min °C | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -17 | -19 | -19 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -17 | -17 | -12 | -9 | -7 |
-27 | -25 | -25 | -26 | -23 | -28 | -30 | -29 | -26 | -25 | -24 | -26 | -27 | -18 | -14 | -13 | |
95 | 97 | 90 | 97 | 96 | 92 | 84 | 84 | 66 | 35 | 44 | 86 | 49 | 21 | 18 | 23 | |
1800 | 1600 | 1650 | 1600 | 1400 | 900 | 0 | 700 | 800 | 200 | 900 | 1050 | 0 | 1350 | 1850 | 950 | |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Wed morning. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Mon night, min -19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).
Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Sun afternoon, min -18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
Latest snow reports near Alta:
| Top snow depth: | 170 cm |
|---|---|
| Bottom snow depth: | 95 cm |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | — |
| Last snowfall: | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.8 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
|---|---|
1.9 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
3.0 | 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 18 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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