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Solitude ski resort

North America

Solitude

Opens Nov 20

Opens November 20, 2026

Best months to book: March, February, January · 30-yr snow record

Opens Nov 20

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 28

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

7-Day Forecast

22cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 30, 9:08 PM•Weather at base: 2,437m

Storm Watch · north america

Late-October Pacific System

31 Oct – 3 NovLikelyon track

The prediction

Solitude

18cm0–73cm, models far apart

1 resort in the path, 18cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.

Forecast discussion

Solitude is in the path of the Late-October Pacific System.

We predict 0–73cm, the models far apart; central figure 18cm, over 31 Oct – 3 Nov, modelled at the summit, 3,059 m, with 22mm of rain. The biggest day is 11cm on 1 Nov. Day by day: snow Mon · rain low, snow high Sun (above about 2,852 m) · rain Sat.

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.

Solitudebase 2,437 m · summit 3,059 m

18cm snow22mm rain

Modelled at the summit, 3,059 m · snow above 2,852 m

Freeze
line
m
Snow
/ rain
cm · mm
summit 3,059 mbase 2,437 m3,3703,2662,8522,5062,7132,71384111872

Fri

Oct 30

Rain

Sat

Oct 31

Rain

Sun

Nov 1

Mixed

Mon

Nov 2

Snow

Tue

Nov 3

Dry

Wed

Nov 4

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snow Mon · rain low, snow high Sun (above about 2,852 m) · rain Sat

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.

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SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Opens Nov 20

Solitude opens November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, February, January.NovDec3Jan2Feb1MarAprOpens 20 NovCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1March54cm avg
  2. #2February56cm avg
  3. #3January61cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:08 PM UTC

Terrain

Opens Nov 20

Opens November 20, 2026

82 runs · 9 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM

27cm
Season
0cm
Past 10 days48H 0cm · 24H 0cm
0cm
Today
21cm
Next 6 days
Days 8–14 · Pro
Seasontotal
Wed28
Thu29
14 daystotal
0
0
11
7
0
2
1
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TueOct 20
Wed21
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Fri23
Sat24
Sun25
Mon26
Tue27
TODAY30
Sat31
SunNov 1
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Tue3
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Freezing line
Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (2,748m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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About Solitude

Solitude Mountain Resort is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, offering over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere, abundant snowfall, and diverse terrain, including renowned tree skiing and powder-filled bowls. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out lodging, a charming village, dining options, and a Nordic center, making it a destination for both alpine and cross-country enthusiasts. Solitude stands out for its easy access from Salt Lake City and its focus on a laid-back, authentic mountain experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Solitude

Where is Solitude?
Solitude is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Solitude?
Solitude runs from a base elevation of 2,437 m (7,995 ft) to a summit of 3,059 m (10,036 ft), giving a vertical drop of 622 m (2,041 ft).
How big is Solitude?
Solitude has 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain, 82 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Solitude?
Solitude is on the Ikon Pass. 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 Solitude?
Solitude 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 Solitude get in a typical season?
Solitude averages 500 inches / 1270 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Solitude in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to brighton, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

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