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Alta Snow Forecast

Utah · Ikon Pass

Alta snow forecast summary

Alta is forecast to get 4.1" (10 cm) of snow in the next 24 hours, 4.3" (11 cm) over the next 3 days and 4.3" (11 cm) over the next 7 days at mid-mountain (about 9,800 ft). Updated Tuesday, October 13.

DayConditionsHigh / low (°F)Snow
Today Heavy snow 28° / 23° 4.9" (12 cm)
Wed, Oct 14 Snow 29° / 25° 0.4" (1 cm)
Thu, Oct 15 Overcast 43° / 26° 0.0" (0 cm)
Fri, Oct 16 Clear sky 50° / 30° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sat, Oct 17 Clear sky 48° / 35° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sun, Oct 18 Mainly clear 49° / 33° 0.0" (0 cm)
Mon, Oct 19 Partly cloudy 48° / 35° 0.0" (0 cm)
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Alta resort stats

Summit
11,068 ft (3,374 m)
Base
8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Vertical drop
2,538 ft (774 m)
Skiable terrain
2,614 acres (1,058 ha)
Lifts
12
Average snowfall
545" (1,384 cm) a year
Typical season
Late Nov to late Apr

From resort and public sources. Figures vary by source and season.

Alta FAQ

How much snow is Alta expected to get this week?

Alta is forecast to get 4.3" (11 cm) of snow in the next 7 days at mid-mountain, with 4.1" (10 cm) in the next 24 hours and 4.3" (11 cm) over the next 3 days.

Is Alta on the Epic Pass or the Ikon Pass?

Alta is on the Ikon Pass.

How much snow does Alta get a year?

Alta averages about 545 inches (1,384 cm) of snow a year.

When is ski season at Alta?

The ski season at Alta typically runs late Nov to late Apr. Opening and closing dates change with each season's snow.

How big is Alta?

Alta has 2,614 skiable acres, 12 lifts and 2,538 ft of vertical, from 8,530 ft at the base to 11,068 ft at the summit.

What ski resorts are near Alta?

The closest ski resorts to Alta with snow forecasts on SnowByResort are Snowbird (1 miles), Brighton (3 miles) and Solitude (3 miles), measured in a straight line.

About the Alta snow forecast

This page shows the snow forecast for Alta in Utah, an Ikon Pass resort. Totals are forecast at mid-mountain, where snow often falls even when the base gets rain, with separate numbers for the summit and base. You'll also find hourly snow and temperature for the next 48 hours, a 16-day outlook, and snowfall from several forecast models side by side, plus the National Weather Service forecast for the area.

Alta has 2,614 skiable acres, 12 lifts and 2,538 ft of vertical, and averages about 545 inches of snow a year. The season typically runs late Nov to late Apr.

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