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Ski resort in Utah, United States
Alta
A skiers-only resort in Alta, Utah, with 2,614 skiable acres and an average of 543 inches of snow a winter.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:00 in Alta (GMT-6).
Alta snow forecast at 3,374 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Alta at the top lift (3,374 m / 11,100 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F), the freezing level near 4,400 m (14,400 ft) and gusts up to 59 km/h (37 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 11 °C (52 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,400 m (14,400 ft)
- Wind
- 17 km/h (11 mph), gusts 47 km/h (29 mph)
Alta hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Alta 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 4,400 m (14,400 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,750 m (12,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
Alta 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Chance of snow−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Alta on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Alta snow forecast at 2,600 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Rain or snow overnight.
Starting around 3am, easing by 4am. Under 1 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Alta in the village (2,600 m / 8,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F), the freezing level near 4,450 m (14,600 ft) and gusts up to 57 km/h (35 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 16 °C (61 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,450 m (14,600 ft)
- Wind
- 15 km/h (9 mph), gusts 45 km/h (28 mph)
Alta hour by hour, in the village
Peak about 0.1 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Rain or snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 4am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Alta 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry10 to 16 °C (50 to 61 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 4,450 m (14,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain8 to 15 °C (46 to 59 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,750 m (12,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry7 to 17 °C (45 to 63 °F) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
Alta 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Chance of snow2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry3 to 16 °C (37 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Alta in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Alta?
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Wasatch Range
- Village
- 2,600 m
- Top lift
- 3,374 m
- Vertical
- 774 m
- Season
- Mid-November to Late April
- Website
- www.alta.com
About Alta
Alta Ski Area is in the town of Alta, Utah, in the Wasatch Range. Alta is a skiers-only mountain: snowboarding is not allowed.
The ski area has 2,614 skiable acres, rising from a base at 8,530 ft (2,600 m) to 11,068 ft (3,374 m). Alta reports an average of 543 inches of snow each winter.
When does it snow in Alta?
In Alta, snow falls on about 14 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 12 days | 14 days | 11 days | 8 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 10 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow forecasts near Alta
SnowbirdNo snow this weekDeer ValleyOut of seasonPark CityNo snow this weekSources: About Alta Ski Area, Wikipedia: Alta Ski Area, J2Ski: Alta season dates