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Alta Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Alta 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:46 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Alta

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Alta Snow Forecast updated at 23:46 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

Forecast for today in Alta

Max 8℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

1cm to 3cm New Snow

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Forecast times for Alta are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Alta

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

3cm to 5cm New Snow

SnowClearCloudCloud

Snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Forecast times for Alta are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Alta from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun06:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear spells.1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear spells.2℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear spells.3℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear spells.4℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun12:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
6℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun13:00Clear

Clear spells.7℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun14:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
7℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun15:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
7℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Strong
25%
Sun19:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
1℃SW
Breeze
35%
Sun20:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃SW
Strong
30%
Sun21:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.1℃SW
Strong
25%
Sun22:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.0℃SW
Strong
40%
Sun23:00Hvy Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
-2℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon00:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃SW
Breeze
60%
Mon01:00Hvy Snow

2cm to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow.-3℃SW
Strong
65%
Mon02:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Strong
65%
Mon03:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Strong
50%
Mon04:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Strong
35%
Mon05:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-4℃SW
Breeze
25%
Mon06:00Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-4℃SW
Breeze
25%
Mon07:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-4℃SW
Breeze
10%
Mon08:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-4℃SW
Light
5%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃SW
Calm
5%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon11:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
0℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon12:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
0℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon13:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon14:00Fair

Fair.1℃SW
Light
5%
Mon15:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Light
10%
Mon16:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
10%
Mon17:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon18:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon19:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon21:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon23:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-3℃SW
Light
40%

Snow Forecast near Alta

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alta
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Solitude9cm 22cm
Sundance7cm 22cm
Deer Valley Resort8cm 21cm
Park City8cm 21cm
Brighton (Utah)7cm 20cm

Alta Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alta.

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.

Snow Reliability

Alta is known for its impressive snow reliability, with typical snow depths ranging from 100 to 300 inches. For the latest snow conditions, visit J2Ski for up-to-date information.