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Alta Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Alta 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 12:44 CDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 14:48 CDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alta over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Alta

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Alta Snow Forecast updated at 12:44 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.

Forecast for today in Alta

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Alta are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 14:48 CDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alta over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Alta

Max 3℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

6cm to 9cm New Snow

CloudClearClearFair

Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Forecast times for Alta are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Alta from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun05:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun06:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun08:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
3℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
4℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun12:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun13:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
7℃SW
Strong
0%
Sun14:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
7℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Strong
5%
Sun18:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃SW
Strong
10%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Breeze
15%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
15%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Strong
20%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
30%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon00:00Light Snow

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt rain below.
0℃SW
Breeze
55%
Mon01:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-2℃SW
Breeze
50%
Mon02:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon03:00Mixed

Fog at altitude.
Mixed below.
-3℃SW
Breeze
40%
Mon04:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Breeze
25%
Mon05:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
-3℃SW
Breeze
20%
Mon06:00Clear

Clear sky.-5℃SW
Breeze
10%
Mon07:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon08:00Clear

Clear sky.-2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon11:00Fair

Fair.1℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon12:00Fair

Fair.2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon13:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon14:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon15:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃SW
Light
10%
Mon16:00Hvy Snow

5cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow.-1℃SW
Breeze
15%
Mon17:00Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-1℃SW
Light
15%
Mon18:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Light
5%
Mon19:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃SW
Light
5%
Mon21:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,600m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-4℃SW
Light
5%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.-5℃SW
Light
5%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃SW
Breeze
30%

Snow Forecast near Alta

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alta
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Solitude10cm 21cm
Brighton (Utah)8cm 19cm
Deer Valley Resort5cm 16cm
Park City5cm 16cm
Sundance4cm 12cm

Alta Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alta.

This Snow Forecast for Alta, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alta, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Snow Reliability

Alta is known for its impressive snow reliability, with typical snow depths ranging from 100 to 300 inches. For the latest snow conditions, visit J2Ski for up-to-date information.