You cannot ski at a Utah resort today. No lifts are open yet. The one thing to know is that snow starts at Alta this afternoon and turns heavy tonight, with 7 to 15 inches possible through Saturday.
Resort status
- Alta: Closed. Opening November 20.
- Snowbird: Closed. Opening November 27.
- Brighton: Closed. Opening date not yet announced.
- Solitude: Closed. Opening November 20.
- Deer Valley: Closed. Opening December 5.
- Park City: Closed. Opening November 20.
- Snowbasin: Closed. Opening November 27.
- Powder Mountain: Closed. Opening December 11.
- Brian Head: Closed. Opening was planned for November 6 and has been postponed. New date not yet announced.
Elsewhere, Sundance is planned for December 4 and Nordic Valley for December 18. Snowland and Woodward Park City are not yet announced. Eagle Point is closed for the 2026 to 27 season. Brian Head is holding a preseason rail jam on Saturday at the Navajo Base, but regular lifts remain closed.
What changed
The storm is arriving earlier. Yesterday snow was expected Friday night. Today the National Weather Service says snow is likely at Alta after 2 pm, then certain tonight. The total is still 7 to 15 inches, with 3 to 7 inches tonight and 4 to 8 inches on Saturday. Ski Utah opening dates checked this morning show no changes. A second, larger storm is now in the forecast for Tuesday, after a quiet Sunday and Monday.
Conditions
At Alta today, the forecast is mostly cloudy with a high near 45, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon and south winds of 8 to 12 mph. Snow becomes likely after 2 pm. Tonight is snow with a low around 30 and a 100 percent chance of precipitation. Saturday is snow with a high near 33, falling to around 29 in the afternoon. Snow fades Saturday night. Sunday is mostly sunny with a high near 36. Monday is mostly sunny with a high near 38, then snow is likely Monday night with 1 to 2 inches possible, followed by snow on Tuesday with 6 to 10 inches possible and more Tuesday night. There are no active weather alerts for Alta this morning.
Roads
Canyon roads are clear this morning, and no specific restriction for SR 190 or SR 210 was confirmed this morning. That changes this afternoon. Expect snow covered roads, low visibility, and possible traction requirements in the Cottonwoods tonight and Saturday. Check UDOT before any canyon drive, and do not go without winter tires or chains if restrictions are posted.
Today’s call
Use this morning for errands and prep while roads are clear. Get winter tires and gear ready today. Avoid canyon travel tonight and Saturday unless you are prepared for winter driving. Expect this storm to help base building ahead of the November 20 openings at Alta, Solitude, and Park City, but do not expect any resort to open early this weekend. Stay off closed resort terrain, and check back Sunday for the actual totals.