Alta ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Utah, United States · Base 8,531 ft · Summit 10,552 ft · Vertical 2,021 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Alta snow report
Nov 15: closed; 13 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Closed resort report
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 13 in. summit forecast
Status from the resort's snow report (alta.com); forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, with 14 in. forecast and Tuesday bringing 8 in.
Made for advanced skiers and experts at 157% of normal, with Feb 28 among the quieter picks.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Alta
How much snow does Alta get?
About 545 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 109 inches.
When is the best time to ski Alta?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Alta good for beginners?
15% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 29% intermediate and 56% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Alta on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Alta is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for advanced skiers and experts
■ Beginner 15% · ■ Intermediate 29% · ■ Advanced 56%
119 mapped runs (about 41 miles) and 11 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 0.6 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
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