Alta Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 19 May 2026 03:42 AEST
Snow Forecast for Alta
Snow and Weather from 18 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Alta Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alta?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 15cm |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm |
Forecast for today in Alta
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
18
12cm to 13cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, heavy snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).
Forecast times for Alta are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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| Mon 18 | Tue 19 | Wed 20 | Thu 21 | Fri 22 | Sat 23 | Sun 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F4 | SE F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 3,374m | -5℃
+13cm
| -2℃
 | 4℃
 | 2℃
 | 6℃
| 11℃
 | 13℃
|
| SE F4 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,987m | -3℃
+15cm
| 1℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 13℃
| 16℃
|
| S F3 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,600m | 1℃
+12cm
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 16℃
| 18℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,600m | varying 3,119m | |||||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Alta
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park City | 19cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Deer Valley Resort | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Brighton (Utah) | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Solitude | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Sundance | 2cm | 2cm |
Snow Reliability
Alta is known for its impressive snow reliability, with typical snow depths ranging from 100 to 300 inches. For the latest snow conditions, visit J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alta
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alta, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alta, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alta is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alta will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alta for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.