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Alta Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Alta 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 22:47 PDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 02:54 PDT

Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alta over the next 4 days.

2-Day Forecast for Alta

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Alta Snow Forecast updated at 22:47 PDT, next update expected 04:00 PDT.

Forecast for today in Alta

Max 45°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 1in New Snow

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 02:54 PDT

Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alta over the next 4 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Alta

Max 35°F
Min 19°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

2in to 3in New Snow

CloudSnowClearCloud

Cloudy first, snow showers then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

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.35°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.35°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.35°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun03:00Mixed

Clear spells.34°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.34°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
34°FSW
Breeze
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
33°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky.33°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky.34°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.36°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun12:00Clear

Clear sky.42°FSW
Strong
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FSW
Strong
5%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Strong
10%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Strong
10%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSW
Strong
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FSW
Strong
10%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSW
Strong
25%
Sun19:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
33°FSW
Breeze
30%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.33°FSW
Breeze
25%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.35°FSW
Strong
30%
Sun22:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
33°FSW
Strong
40%
Sun23:00Hvy Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

Heavy snow.31°FSW
Strong
55%
Mon00:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.29°FSW
Breeze
50%
Mon01:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

Heavy snow.28°FSW
Breeze
55%
Mon02:00Hvy Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

Heavy snow.28°FSW
Breeze
60%
Mon03:00Clear

Clear spells.26°FSW
Breeze
55%
Mon04:00Clear

Clear sky.28°FSW
Breeze
25%
Mon05:00Clear

Clear spells.26°FSW
Breeze
15%
Mon06:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
23°FSW
Breeze
10%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.19°FSW
Light
10%
Mon08:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
22°FSW
Light
10%
Mon09:00Clear

Clear sky.29°FSW
Breeze
10%
Mon10:00Fair

Fair.30°FSW
Light
10%
Mon11:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
31°FSW
Light
70%
Mon12:00Cloud

Cloudy.31°FSW
Light
70%
Mon13:00Cloud

Cloudy.31°FSW
Light
75%
Mon14:00Cloud

Cloudy.32°FSW
Light
75%
Mon15:00Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
30°FSW
Light
75%
Mon16:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (8,530ft).

Light snow showers at altitude.
Shwrs below.
31°FSW
Light
75%
Mon17:00Lt Snow Shwrs

Light snow showers.33°FSW
Light
75%
Mon18:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
34°FSW
Light
75%
Mon19:00Clear

Clear sky.35°FSW
Light
50%
Mon20:00Clear

Clear sky.30°FSW
Light
50%
Mon21:00Clear

Clear sky.28°FSW
Light
50%
Mon22:00Clear

Clear sky.28°FSW
Light
50%
Mon23:00Clear

Clear sky.28°FSW
Light
50%

Snow Forecast near Alta

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alta
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Solitude3in 11in
Brighton (Utah)3in 11in
Deer Valley Resort2in 10in
Park City2in 10in
Sundance2in 7in

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 trail 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.