North America
Alta
Opens November 20, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 20
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Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
37cm
Snow Depth
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Storm Watch · north america
Late-October Pacific System
The prediction
Alta
33cm4–77cm, models far apart
1 resort in the path, 33cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.
Forecast discussion
Alta is in the path of the Late-October Pacific System.
We predict 4–77cm, the models far apart; central figure 33cm, over 31 Oct – 3 Nov, modelled at the summit, 3,200 m, with 13mm of rain. The biggest day is 22cm on 1 Nov. Day by day: snow Mon · rain low, snow high Sat, Sun (above about 2,857 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Oct 30 – Nov 4, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
Altabase 2,600 m · summit 3,200 m
33cm snow13mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 3,200 m · snow above 2,857 m
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/ raincm · mm
Fri
Oct 30
Mixed
Sat
Oct 31
Mixed
Sun
Nov 1
Mixed
Mon
Nov 2
Snow
Tue
Nov 3
Dry
Wed
Nov 4
Snow
snow Mon · rain low, snow high Sat, Sun (above about 2,857 m)
snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Alta opens November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February50cm avg · last season 33.4
- #2March48cm avg · last season 24.4
- #3April42cm avg · last season 32.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 38.4
- #2 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 33.4
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 25.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Nov 20
Opens November 20, 2026
118 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:00 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,900m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
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About Alta
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Alta
- Where is Alta?
- Alta is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Alta?
- Alta runs from a base elevation of 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to a summit of 3,200 m (10,499 ft), giving a vertical drop of 600 m (1,969 ft).
- How big is Alta?
- Alta has 2,614 acres (1,058 hectares) of skiable terrain, 118 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Alta?
- Alta is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Alta?
- Alta typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Alta get in a typical season?
- Alta averages 540 inches / 1372 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Alta in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #48 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alta averaged +12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Alta with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -31%, '23-24 +80%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
