Brighton ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Utah, United States · Base 8,750 ft · Summit 10,499 ft · Vertical 1,749 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Brighton snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 10 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 10 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, building with 10 in. in the next 7 days and most on Friday.
Ikon Pass option for beginners and intermediates at 164% of normal; Jan 3 and Feb 28 are quietest, Dec 27 busiest.
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 Brighton
How much snow does Brighton get?
About 500 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 100 inches.
When is the best time to ski Brighton?
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 Brighton good for beginners?
22% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 48% intermediate and 29% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Brighton on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Brighton 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 beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 22% · ■ Intermediate 48% · ■ Advanced 29%
90 mapped runs (about 29 miles) and 8 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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