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 November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Alta is 8 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Alta typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of November 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 average freezing level (2971m) is similar to the middle elevation of Alta. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Alta at the start of November but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Alta during week one of November usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.4°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average one day during this week each year.
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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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