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Ski resort in Utah, United States

Deer Valley

A resort in the Wasatch Range next to Park City, Utah, which has expanded its terrain for the 2026/27 season.

Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Deer Valley (GMT-7).

Deer Valley snow forecast at 2,917 m (top lift)

Next 24 hours on the upper mountain

Rain or snow tonight.

Starting around 8pm, easing by 9pm. 0–5 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.

Possible, forecast models disagree

No snow is forecast for Deer Valley at the top lift (2,917 m / 9,600 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 25–35 cm (11–14 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F), the freezing level near 3,400 m (11,200 ft) and gusts up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday.

Temperature now
−2 °C (28 °F)
Freezing level
3,400 m (11,200 ft)
Wind
12 km/h (7 mph), gusts 26 km/h (16 mph)
Sky now
Overcast, 99% cloud

Deer Valley hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Peak about 0.5 cm per hour
Show the hours as a table
Hourly forecast for Deer Valley on the upper mountain, local time (GMT-7)
TimeWeatherSnowfall
5pmRainNone
6pmRainNone
7pmRainNone
8pmRain or snowUnder 0.1 cm
midnightRain or snow0.3 cm (0.1 in)
1amRain or snow0.5 cm (0.2 in)
2amRain or snow0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).

Deer Valley 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

Best day to ski in Deer Valley this week: Wednesday. 11 cm the day before, some sun, light wind. How we grade a ski day.

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayCloudyPoor ski day−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft)No snow
SatRain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft)0–15 cm (0–6 in)
SunSunnyGood ski day−9 to 2 °C (16 to 36 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft)No snow
MonSome sunFair ski day−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft)No snow
TueRain and snowPoor ski day−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft)5–15 cm (3–6 in)
WedLight snowBest day−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft)0–3 cm (0–2 in)
ThuSnowFair ski day−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft)5–20 cm (2–8 in)

Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.

Deer Valley 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain

Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Fri 20 NovSnow−10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow1–6 cm (0–3 in)
Sat 21 NovChance of snow−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–4 cm (0–2 in)
Sun 22 NovSome sun−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F)No snow
Mon 23 NovCloudy−15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F)No snow
Tue 24 NovSome sun−15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F)No snow
Wed 25 NovSome sun−15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F)No snow
Thu 26 NovSome sun−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F)No snow

How much snow is there in Deer Valley on the upper mountain?

No snow on the ground

This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.

Where is Deer Valley?

State
Utah
Village
1,966 m
Top lift
2,917 m
Vertical
951 m
Season
Early December to Mid-April

About Deer Valley

Deer Valley is in Summit County, Utah, next to Park City. The resort has been adding terrain, and for the 2026/27 season it reports 4,500 skiable acres and 209 runs.

Its lowest point is at 6,450 ft (1,966 m) and its highest at 9,570 ft (2,917 m).

When does it snow in Deer Valley?

In Deer Valley, snow falls on about 12 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Deer Valley at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
11 days10 days12 days8 days4 days<1 days0 days0 days<1 days4 days7 days9 days

Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Snow in Deer Valley month by month

Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.

Average snow days, share of annual snowfall, temperature and sunny days by month in Deer Valley, 2016 to 2025
MonthSnow daysShare of the year's snowLow to highSunny days
January1119%−11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F)21
February1017%−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F)19
March1218%−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F)22
April810%−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F)24
May45%1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F)27
June<11%8 to 21 °C (46 to 70 °F)29
July00%12 to 25 °C (54 to 77 °F)30
August00%11 to 23 °C (52 to 73 °F)30
September<11%7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F)28
October45%0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F)27
November710%−6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F)24
December915%−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F)21

Snow in Deer Valley in October

In October, Deer Valley gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F). About 27 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in November

In November, Deer Valley gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in December

In December, Deer Valley gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in January

In January, Deer Valley gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in February

In February, Deer Valley gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in March

In March, Deer Valley gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in April

In April, Deer Valley gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Snow in Deer Valley in May

In May, Deer Valley gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F). About 27 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.

Which winters were snowiest in Deer Valley?

Of the last ten winters in Deer Valley, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 66% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2017/18, about 37% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 1 January 2023.

Snowfall in Deer Valley for each of the last ten winters, as a percentage of the ten-year average
WinterCompared with average
2016/17123% of average
2017/1863% of average
2018/19118% of average
2019/2078% of average
2020/2168% of average
2021/2291% of average
2022/23166% of average
2023/24122% of average
2024/2595% of average
2025/2676% of average

Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.

Questions about snow in Deer Valley

Does Deer Valley have snow at Christmas?

Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.

Does Deer Valley have snow at New Year?

Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.

Does Deer Valley have snow in mid-February?

Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.

Does Deer Valley have snow at Easter?

Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 4 of those years.

How many days a year does it snow in Deer Valley?

It snows on about 65 days a year in Deer Valley at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 12 days.

What is the snowiest month in Deer Valley?

January is the snowiest month in Deer Valley, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 12.

Which recent winter was the snowiest in Deer Valley?

Of the last ten winters in Deer Valley, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 66% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2017/18, about 37% below average.

How cold does Deer Valley get in winter?

January is the coldest month in Deer Valley at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).

How many bluebird days does Deer Valley get in winter?

From December to March, Deer Valley averages about 21 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.

How high is Deer Valley?

The village or lowest lift at Deer Valley is at 1,966 m (6,500 ft) and the top lift is at 2,917 m (9,600 ft), a vertical drop of 951 m (3,100 ft).

When does the ski season start in Deer Valley?

The lifts at Deer Valley usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.

Snow forecasts near Deer Valley

Map of ski resorts and cities within 150 km of Deer ValleyPark City, about 0 km away, 25–40 cm this week; Alta, about 10 km away, 25–45 cm this week; Snowbird, about 20 km away, 25–45 cm this week; Salt Lake City, about 40 km away, 0–8 cm this week.50 km100 km150 kmNPark City: 25–40 cm this weekAlta: 25–45 cm this weekSnowbird: 25–45 cm this weekSalt Lake City: 0–8 cm this weekPark CityAltaSalt Lake CityDeer Valley
Blue dots expect snow in the next 7 days. Distances are straight lines, not driving distances.
Park CitySki resort, about 5 km away25–40 cm this weekAltaSki resort, about 10 km away25–45 cm this weekSnowbirdSki resort, about 20 km away25–45 cm this weekSalt Lake CityCity, about 40 km away0–8 cm this week

Compare Deer Valley for snow

Sources: Deer Valley: Expanded Excellence updates for the 26/27 winter season, Wikipedia: Deer Valley, J2Ski: Deer Valley season dates