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Ski resort in Utah, United States
Snowbird
A resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, where an aerial tram climbs to the top of Hidden Peak.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Snowbird (GMT-7).
Snowbird snow forecast at 3,353 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Rain or snow tonight.
Starting around 5pm, easing by 7pm. 0–15 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Snowbird at the top lift (3,353 m / 11,000 ft) is forecast to get 0–15 cm (0–5 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 25–45 cm (10–17 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F), the freezing level near 3,000 m (9,800 ft) and gusts up to 52 km/h (32 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday.
- Temperature now
- −4 °C (25 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
- Wind
- 11 km/h (7 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Snowbird hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 1 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 5pm | Rain or snow | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| 6pm | Rain or snow | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
| 7pm | Rain | None |
| 11pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| midnight | Snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 1am | Snow | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| 2am | Rain or snow | 1 cm (0.5 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Snowbird 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Snowbird this week: Sunday. 13 cm the day before, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Light snowPoor ski day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat | Rain and snowPoor ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 5–25 cm (2–9 in) |
| Sun | SunnyBest day−11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sunFair ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 10–15 cm (4–6 in) |
| Wed | Light snowGood ski day−16 to −8 °C (3 to 18 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 3–25 cm (1–9 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.
Snowbird 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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −10 °C (5 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−17 to −7 °C (1 to 19 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−15 to −8 °C (5 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−15 to −8 °C (5 to 18 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Snowbird 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.
Snowbird snow forecast at 2,365 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Tuesday, with 10–30 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Snowbird in the village (2,365 m / 7,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 10–30 cm (5–12 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Tuesday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F), the freezing level near 3,400 m (11,200 ft) and gusts up to 51 km/h (32 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,400 m (11,200 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 29 km/h (18 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Snowbird hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 5pm | Rain | None |
| 6pm | Rain | None |
| 7pm | Rain | None |
| midnight | Rain | None |
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Snowbird 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Sunny−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain and snow−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 5–15 cm (2–5 in) |
| Wed | Light snow−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Snow−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 3–25 cm (1–9 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.
Snowbird 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Snowbird in the village?
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 Snowbird?
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Wasatch Range
- Village
- 2,365 m
- Top lift
- 3,353 m
- Vertical
- 988 m
- Lifts
- 14
- Season
- Mid-November to Late May
- Airports
- Salt Lake City International (SLC)
- Official
- Snow report, Lifts open, Webcams, Avalanche bulletin
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.snowbird.com
About Snowbird
Snowbird is in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah, within the Wasatch National Forest. It is about 29 miles (47 km) from Salt Lake City International Airport.
The Aerial Tram runs to the top of Hidden Peak at 11,000 ft (3,353 m). The lowest lift starts at 7,760 ft (2,365 m).
The snow
Snowbird shares Little Cottonwood Canyon with Alta and gets the same storms, funnelled up the canyon from the Great Salt Lake. Its base is at 2,365 m and the tram reaches Hidden Peak at 3,353 m. Our record, which underestimates snowfall at resorts with strong local effects, shows about 14 snowy days at mid-mountain in March and 12 in January and February, and 2022/23 as the best winter of the ten. Snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years, and the season regularly runs into May.
Who it suits
Experts and strong intermediates: Snowbird is steeper than Alta, with big open faces off the tram and the Mineral Basin bowl behind. The base is a cluster of modern lodges rather than a village. Snowboards are allowed, unlike at Alta, and the two resorts share a pass. Snowbird is on the Ikon Pass and the Mountain Collective.
Getting there
Salt Lake City airport is about 40 minutes by road, subject to the canyon closing for avalanche control after storms.
When does it snow in Snowbird?
In Snowbird, snow falls on about 14 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 12 days | 14 days | 11 days | 8 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 10 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Snowbird month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 16% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| February | 12 | 15% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) |
| March | 14 | 16% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) |
| April | 11 | 13% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) |
| May | 8 | 7% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) |
| June | 2 | 1% | 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 12 to 22 °C (54 to 72 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) |
| September | 2 | 2% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) |
| October | 5 | 8% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) |
| November | 8 | 9% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) |
| December | 10 | 12% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Snowbird in September
In September, Snowbird gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in October
In October, Snowbird gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in November
In November, Snowbird gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in December
In December, Snowbird gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in January
In January, Snowbird gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in February
In February, Snowbird gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in March
In March, Snowbird gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in April
In April, Snowbird gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F).
Snow in Snowbird in May
In May, Snowbird gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Snowbird?
Of the last ten winters in Snowbird, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2020/21, about 37% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 1 January 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 109% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 84% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 116% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 78% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 63% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 95% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 141% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 117% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 105% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 92% 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 Snowbird
Does Snowbird have snow at Christmas?
Snowbird 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 Snowbird have snow at New Year?
Snowbird 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 Snowbird have snow in mid-February?
Snowbird 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 Snowbird have snow at Easter?
Snowbird 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 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Snowbird?
It snows on about 84 days a year in Snowbird at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Snowbird?
January is the snowiest month in Snowbird, bringing about 16% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 14.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Snowbird?
Of the last ten winters in Snowbird, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 37% below average.
How cold does Snowbird get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Snowbird at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Snowbird?
The village or lowest lift at Snowbird is at 2,365 m (7,800 ft) and the top lift is at 3,353 m (11,000 ft), a vertical drop of 988 m (3,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Snowbird?
The lifts at Snowbird usually open in mid-November and close in late May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Wikipedia: Snowbird, Utah, Snowbird lifts and trails, J2Ski: Snowbird season dates, Skiresort.com, Snowbird