Deer Valley ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Utah, United States · Base 6,572 ft · Summit 9,571 ft · Vertical 2,999 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Deer Valley 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, seeing 10 in. in the next 7 days with Friday bringing 5 in.
Ikon Pass resort for beginners and intermediates at 156% of normal; quiet weeks are Jan 3 and Feb 28, busy is Dec 27.
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 Deer Valley
How much snow does Deer Valley get?
About 300 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 60 inches.
When is the best time to ski Deer Valley?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Deer Valley good for beginners?
35% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 44% intermediate and 22% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Deer Valley on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Deer Valley 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 35% · ■ Intermediate 44% · ■ Advanced 22%
294 mapped runs (about 112 miles) and 36 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 0.7 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
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