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Alta Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Alta Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alta

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This is the Snow Forecast for Alta, United States for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 21:32 AEDT.

Alta Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours32cm
Next 7 Days40cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alta.

Forecast for today in Alta

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

7cm New Snow

ClearCloudSnowSnow

Clear sky, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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Updated 13 March 2025 21:39 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 26cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alta over the next 2 days.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alta from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSW F6NW F4NW F3SW F2S F3NW F3NW F2
3,374m
-4℃
Snow
+7cm
-7℃
Hvy Snow
+20cm
-11℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-10℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
SW F5NW F5NW F3SW F2S F3NW F3NW F2
2,987m
-2℃
Snow
+6cm
-5℃
Snow
+15cm
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
SW F4NW F4W F3SW F2S F3NW F3NW F2
2,600m
1℃
Snow
+7cm
-2℃
Hvy Snow
+17cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

2,600m

2,600m

2,600m

2,600m

varying 2,769m
to 2,600m

varying 2,639m
to 2,600m

2,600m

Max Town1℃-2℃-6℃1℃3℃-3℃-5℃
Min Town-4℃-11℃-11℃-10℃-2℃-10℃-11℃

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.

Alta Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

7cm New Snow

ClearCloudSnowSnow

Clear sky, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -11℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

17cm to 20cm New Snow

Hvy SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowCloud

Heavy snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -6℃
Min -11℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

5cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy, light snow, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -10℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

1cm New Snow

SnowCloudLight SnowClear

Snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max -3℃
Min -10℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

4cm to 5cm New Snow

SnowLt Snow ShwrsSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,639m to resort level.

Max -5℃
Min -11℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

1cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsMixedCloud

Light snow first, light snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Alta, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alta, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Alta Snow Forecast updated at 21:32 AEDT, next update expected 03:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Alta

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alta
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Solitude36cm 44cm
Brighton (Utah)27cm 38cm
Park City20cm 26cm
Deer Valley Resort19cm 25cm
Sundance15cm 19cm
Blackjack-1cm

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.