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Snowbasin Resort Guide
Opens November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
1cm
7-Day Forecast
6cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Snowbasin is a premier ski resort located in the mountains of northern Utah, offering over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain and 3,000 vertical feet. The resort features a blend of wide-open bowls, groomed cruisers, and challenging steeps, complemented by luxurious day lodges and modern lift infrastructure. Known for its Olympic heritage and scenic alpine views, Snowbasin provides a welcoming atmosphere for families and advanced skiers alike, with amenities including fine dining, equipment rentals, and a variety of winter activities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Snowbasin
Lifts
13
Skiable area
3000 ac
Longest run
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner8% of terrain
- Intermediate32% of terrain
- Advanced54% of terrain
- Expert6% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 63
- High-speed quad3
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 4 of 10 seasons on record · last miss 2025-26
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Cinnabar – Located in the Snowbasin Resort base area, Cinnabar is celebrated for its vibrant après-ski scene featuring live music, creative cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-86%
vs 5-Year Avg
14cm avg by now
-80%
vs 30-Year Avg
10cm avg by now
14cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~2 cm. That's 86% below the 5-year average (14 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 80% below the 30-year average (10 cm).
Snowbasin Season Snowfall
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Snowbasin Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 257cm with an average of 56 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (311cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 27cm | 6 days | 4cm | 12cm | 8cm |
| December | 50cm | 9 days | 18cm | 33cm | 12cm |
| January | 49cm | 10 days | 39cm | 53cm | 11cm |
| February | 43cm | 9 days | 44cm | 55cm | 9cm |
| March | 40cm | 9 days | 29cm | 48cm | 9cm |
| April | 28cm | 7 days | 8cm | 21cm | 8cm |
| May | 9cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
29 days scored, from 22 Feb
41
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4122 Feb
- 3223 Feb
- 2924 Feb
March 2026
- 363 Mar8cm
- 344 Mar4cm
- 316 Mar7cm
February scored highest for Snowbasin in 2025-26. Based on 29 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
108 days
Dec 5, 2025 → Mar 22, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 27, 2026
Through Mar 22, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Snowbasin
- Where is Snowbasin?
- Snowbasin is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Snowbasin?
- Snowbasin runs from a base elevation of 1,951 m (6,401 ft) to a summit of 2,865 m (9,400 ft), giving a vertical drop of 914 m (2,999 ft).
- How big is Snowbasin?
- Snowbasin has 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) of skiable terrain, 115 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Snowbasin?
- Snowbasin 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 Snowbasin?
- Snowbasin typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Snowbasin get in a typical season?
- Snowbasin averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
