📷 Alta
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Alta
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Last Snowfall
Feb 26
todayPast 24 Hours
0.4cm
Past 48 Hours
5.9cm
Past 10 Days
40.7cm
14-Day Forecast
55.7cm
Snow Depth
119cm
Resort Guide
Alta is a historic ski resort located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, renowned for its deep powder snow and skier-only slopes. The resort features over 2,600 skiable acres, a relaxed and authentic mountain atmosphere, and terrain that caters to both advanced and intermediate skiers. Signature experiences include abundant natural snowfall, scenic alpine vistas, and a focus on traditional skiing without snowboarders. Key amenities include multiple lodges, on-mountain dining, and convenient access to Salt Lake City.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
The Peruvian Bar – Known for its laid-back, welcoming vibe and classic ski lodge atmosphere, this iconic après-ski spot at the Alta Peruvian Lodge is celebrated for its affordable drinks, friendly crowd, and legendary popcorn machine, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Deep base with more snow on the way.
Currently at Alta, you're looking at a snow depth of 221cm with partly cloudy skies and a chilly temperature of -7°C. While there hasn't been any new snow in the last 24 or 48 hours, the past week did see 8cm, and the outlook for the next two weeks suggests a promising average of 34cm.
AI-generated summaryDepth
119cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
34cm expected - good snow on the way.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2440m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
2600m
Temp
-1.9°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
221cm
14-Day Forecast
31.7cm
Mid-Mountain
2987m
Temp
-4.4°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
119cm
14-Day Forecast
32.1cm
Summit
3374m
Temp
-7°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
221cm
14-Day Forecast
33.5cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
Live Conditions
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Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3374m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
26
❄️
-2.8°
-8.7°
0.5cm
Fri
27
☁️
0.1°
-9.3°
Sat
28
❄️
0.4°
-6.7°
0.3cm
Sun
1
🌧️
0.2°
-4.3°
2.3cm
Mon
2
❄️
-0.8°
-6.7°
0.5cm
Tue
3
❄️
-5.1°
-8°
5cm
Wed
4
❄️
-2.1°
-9.2°
3.7cm
Thu
5
❄️
-9.9°
-11.5°
22.6cm
Fri
6
🌧️
-6.9°
-13.3°
0.6cm
Sat
7
❄️
-8.9°
-15.6°
7.3cm
Summit elevation (3374m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC
204.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-47%
vs 5-Year Avg
388cm avg by now
-47%
vs 30-Year Avg
388cm avg by now
388cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.