Alta10,550 ft · Utah
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
Alta plans to open November 20, 2026. The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.7 in of snow, highs of 31–35°F.
Skiers only. Snowboards aren’t allowed.
Not open yet
Planned opening: November 20, 2026. First scores land when the season data starts flowing.
Alta snow forecast
Alta snow report
- Snow forecast, next 3 days
- 0.7 in
Snow numbers come from public forecasts and snowpack stations, not the resort’s own report. For the resort’s snow report and open terrain, see the official site.
Alta weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 31°Low 28°Snow 0.7 inChance of precipitation 85%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 35°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 34°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST.
Roads and traffic to Alta
The way up is Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210).
Drive times to Alta
- From Salt Lake City45 min
- From Provo/Orem50 min
- From Park City55 min
- From Ogden1 hr 10 min
Typical drive with no traffic. Estimates, not live traffic.
Live road conditions, closures and chain rules for Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210): UDOT Traffic.
Opening day and season
Alta plans to open November 20, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow.
Lifts, hours and tickets: official site.
The mountain
- Summit
- 10,550 ft
- Mapped runs
- 111
Runs by difficulty: 7 easier, 30 more difficult, 71 most difficult, 3 experts only.
Official site for lifts, hours and tickets.
Avalanche forecast near Alta
For the backcountry around Alta, read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
Backcountry nearbyOfficial avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake zone from Utah Avalanche Center
Avalanche danger · Salt Lake
Official forecast from Utah Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. The Utah Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds, usually in late November. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. utahavalanchecenter.org
Read the full forecast at Utah Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Utah Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 2 in
- New snow, 48h
- 1 in
- New snow, 72h
- 5 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -8.4°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 766:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
What’s happening
- Alta lists November 20 as 2026-27 opening date
Visit Salt Lake's season preview lists the target date. The page shows no publish date, and the date depends on snow.
From news and public posts. Not used in the score.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
When does Alta open?
Alta plans to open on November 20, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow, so check the resort's official site.
What's the weather at Alta this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 31°, low 28°, 0.7 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 35°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 34°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
How much snow is Alta getting?
The National Weather Service forecast has 0.7 in of snow at Alta over the next 3 days (updated 9:05 PM MST).
Is Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210) open?
Stoke doesn't have a live status for Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210) right now. UDOT Traffic (udottraffic.utah.gov) has live road conditions, closures and chain rules.
How far is Alta from Salt Lake City?
About 45 minutes by car with no traffic. That's a typical estimate, not live traffic.
What ski passes work at Alta?
Alta is on the Ikon Pass and the Mountain Collective for 2026–27, per the official pass sites. Some partners limit days, so check your pass.
How big is Alta?
Summit 10,550 ft, mapped runs 111. Mapped runs by difficulty: 7 easier, 30 more difficult, 71 most difficult, 3 experts only. From OpenStreetMap map data.