Snow & Ski Conditions Alta Ski Area

The Alta Ski Area snow report for Mar 18 is a 151" base depth with 5 of 5 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Alta Ski Area are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
Alta Ski AreaOpen

Recent Snowfall

    
16"6"0"0"0"0"

Base

151"
N.A.
Snow Reporter Comments: Alta has received over 500 inches on the season. A friendly reminder that parking reservations are required Friday–Sunday from 8am–1pm. Please make sure that your vehicle complies with the Traction Law.
Lifts Open
5/5 open
Runs Open
69/118 open

First Hand Report

Fresh powder - falling all day. Strong gusts at the peak. Beautiful powder!
5 days ago
Alta Ski Area - Sugarloaf Peak Mountain webcam
2 hours ago

Resort Overview

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Nov 25
Projected Opening
Apr 21
Projected Closing
Welcome to Alta, an independently-owned ski area since 1938. Alta is proud to be a ski area and not a ski resort. Nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon deep in the Wasatch mountains, Alta is known around the globe for its powder skiing. With an annual snowfall average of 547” powder days are a way of life here. It’s a magnetic way of life that draws the same employees and guests back to Alta’s community each winter. Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing. Where Is Alta Ski Area Located? Alta ski resort is located 32 miles or about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). It is in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range, at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. You can rent a car or book a shuttle, or you can take advantage of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) public ski buses. There is free parking at the Wildcat and Albion base areas.

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