Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area is one of the places to visit in Alta. Further out, Delta Center is 19 mi away. The coldest months are January, February, November and December, with highs of 30–38°F.
A ski area inside Alta
2,770 feet of vertical
136 runs and 11 lifts. That’s more vertical than 88% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 458 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 458" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 16°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Alta
Alta Ski Area is inside Alta, which has 22 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather through the year
Here are the months at Alta Ski Area, with their weather.
Where to sleep near Alta Ski Area
Close by, places to stay are in Alta (22) and Park City (93).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Alta Ski Area | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta 59% vacation homes | in town | — | 22 12 hotels · 10 lodges & cabins | 227 | $2,000K | — |
| Park City 49% vacation homes | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 93 66 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 22 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,587 | $1,758K | C− |
| Brighton 73% vacation homes | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 22 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 429 | $888K | — |
| Snyderville 36% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 37 34 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 5,948 | $1,104K | — |
| Salt Lake City | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 109 85 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 218,428 | $540K | D− |
| Sandy | 11 mi west | 15 min | 16 12 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 92,386 | $614K | C |
| Midway | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 10 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 6,011 | $893K | — |
| Heber | 13 mi east | 20 min | 15 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,651 | $654K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Alta Ski Area
These well-known places are within 65 miles.
Big draw119 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
Big draw64 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
217 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
38 mi Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical
49 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft vertical
33 mi LakeLake Bonneville516 mi Theme parkEvermore Park
614 mi Stadium & arenaAmerica First FieldPhoto credits
Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · America First Field: Scott Catron, CC BY-SA 2.0
Know before you visit Alta Ski Area
Is Alta Ski Area in Alta?
Yes. It’s inside Alta, UT.
What is the closest airport to Alta Ski Area?
Salt Lake City (SLC), about 23 miles away.
Where should I stay near Alta Ski Area?
Park City (9 mi, 93 places to stay), Alta (in town, 22 places to stay) and Brighton (3 mi, 22 places to stay).
What locals in Alta say
People in Alta have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.