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Alta Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Alta Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alta

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Alta, United States for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 16:40 NZST.

Alta Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount8cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days7cm
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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 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

3cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowSnowSnowCloud

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,829m to resort level.

Alta has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Alta Snow Report

Snow report from Solitude (near Alta)

Solitude Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Alta 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alta from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindS F3SE F3SE F3S F3
3,374m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
4℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
12℃
Fair
12℃
Fair
S F3SE F2SE F3S F3
2,987m
2℃
Snow
+8cm
6℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
15℃
Fair
15℃
Fair
SE F2SW F3SE F3S F3
2,600m
7℃
Snow
+3cm
11℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
17℃
Fair
17℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,829m
to 2,600m

Max Town7℃11℃13℃16℃18℃17℃17℃
Min Town-1℃2℃1℃5℃8℃9℃7℃

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 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

3cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowSnowSnowCloud

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,829m to resort level.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudFair

Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 16℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 18℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 17℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairCloud

Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ShwrsClearFairClear

Rain showers first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.

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 16:40 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Alta

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alta
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Brighton (Utah)12cm 12cm
Deer Valley Resort6cm 6cm
Park City8cm 8cm
Solitude4cm 4cm

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.