Light rain at mid-mountain, 41°F at Alta, Utah, USA. The mountain runs from 8,501ft to 10,689ft, a vertical of 2,188ft, across 116 trails served by 7 lifts. 17in of snow is forecast at the summit over the next seven days.
| Day | Conditions | Summit snow | Mid snow | Base snow | Base temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 10 | Moderate rain | 0in | 0in | 0in | 56° / 45° |
| Sun Oct 11 | Heavy rain | 0in | 1in | 0in | 50° / 41° |
| Mon Oct 12 | Light snow showers | 7in | 4in | 0in | 42° / 36° |
| Tue Oct 13 | Light snow showers | 6in | 6in | 6in | 39° / 31° |
| Wed Oct 14 | Light snow showers | 3in | 3in | 3in | 33° / 24° |
| Thu Oct 15 | Light drizzle | 0in | 0in | 0in | 37° / 22° |
| Fri Oct 16 | Overcast | 0in | 0in | 0in | 42° / 31° |
Forecast updated Oct 11, 2026, 4:07 AM. Snowfall is modelled at each elevation, so summit totals are usually higher than the base.
USA, Utah
Alta is legendary for its deep powder snow, skiers-only tradition, and challenging terrain in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Where to find powder at Alta, which lift to take, and the avalanche risk
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The official Alta trail map, published by Alta Ski Area. It shows every run, lift and sector across 116 trails served by 7 lifts, from 8,501ft at the base to 10,689ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Distances are straight-line, not by road.