You cannot ski at a Utah resort today. No lifts are open yet. The one thing to know is that today is warm and sunny, and the first real storm of the week arrives Friday night with much more snow than forecast yesterday.
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, Nordic Valley and Snowland for December 18. Eagle Point is closed for the 2026 to 27 season.
What changed
The weekend storm got bigger. Yesterday the forecast called for 4 to 8 inches at Alta from Friday night through Saturday. Today the National Weather Service calls for 3 to 7 inches Friday night and another 4 to 8 inches on Saturday. That is 7 to 15 inches in total if the forecast holds. Ski Utah opening dates checked this morning show no changes.
Conditions
At Alta today, the National Weather Service forecast is sunny with a high near 51, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon and light south winds. Tonight is mostly cloudy with a low around 33 and no precipitation expected. Friday is mostly cloudy with a high near 45, then a chance of snow after 5 pm. Friday night snow is certain in the forecast, with a low around 30. Saturday is snow with a high near 32. Saturday night snow chances fade and Sunday turns mostly sunny with a high near 37. There are no active weather alerts for Alta today. Another chance of light snow returns Monday night, with 1 to 2 inches possible.
Roads
Canyon roads are dry today and Friday morning, and no specific restriction for SR 190 or SR 210 was confirmed this morning. That will change Friday night. With heavy snow expected in the Cottonwoods, expect slick roads, low visibility, and possible traction requirements on Saturday. Check UDOT before any canyon drive this weekend, and do not plan a canyon trip without winter tires or chains if restrictions are posted.
Today’s call
Enjoy the warm, dry day for errands and prep. Get winter tires, boots, and gear ready today while roads are clear. Expect this storm to help snowmaking and 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 Saturday for the actual totals.