Is Alta snowsure?
The snowiest week in Alta is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Alta Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Alta
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 20 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 22 cm | 2.9 days |
| February | 22 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 19 cm | 3.2 days |
| April | 15 cm | 2.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alta during September (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of September for Alta is 1 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Alta typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2987m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4261m) is well above the middle elevation of Alta. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Alta in the middle of September but on average there is one wet day this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Alta during week three of September with average maximum temperature 9.8°C and minimum temperature 8.1°C at the middle elevation. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Alta Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Alta and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Alta are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Alta are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Alta are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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