🇺🇸 LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, UTAH
Snowbird
Greatest snow on earth — Utah's crown jewel
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Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Outside the main ski season. Some resorts may have limited terrain open.
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10 Day Outlook
TODAY · May 26
62°F
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TMRW · May 27
65°F
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THU · May 28
65°F
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FRI · May 29
55°F
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SAT · May 30
54°F
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SUN · May 31
67°F
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MON · Jun 1
68°F
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Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo + WorldWeatherOnline
About
Snowbird sits at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, 29 miles from Salt Lake City. Utah's legendary light, dry powder combined with Snowbird's steep terrain and 3,000ft vertical drop make this one of the most exciting ski mountains in the world.
The Mountain
Regulator Johnson for steep powder, The Cirque for big mountain terrain, Chips Run for intermediate cruising.
Ideal Conditions
Storm cycle dropping 12"+ overnight, cold temperatures, groomed morning
Best Months
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Best months highlighted · Current: May
Trip Planner
SLC Powder Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Salt Lake City (SLC) — one of the closest airports to world class skiing anywhere. 45min drive up the canyon. Dinner at The Aerie at the Snowbird Center.
Saturday
On the tram at 9am. Mineral Basin for morning warm up, then Cirque traverse for big mountain terrain. Afternoon groomers when legs start burning.
Sunday
If it snowed overnight hit the trees first thing. Drive back to SLC for afternoon flight.
Wasatch Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive SLC, drive up canyon, get settled.
Day 2
Full day Snowbird — learn the mountain layout.
Day 3
Day trip to Alta — skiers only, incredible snow, old-school charm. Shares a ridgeline with Snowbird.
Day 4
Back to Snowbird — Mineral Basin all day if conditions are good.
Day 5
Park City day trip — 45min drive, different terrain, great town.
Day 6
Powder day at Snowbird — wake up at 6am, check the snow report, get on the tram first chair.
Day 7
Final morning, drive to SLC, fly home.
Local Knowledge
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Utah's snow is famously light and dry — it skis completely differently to heavy East Coast snow.
02
The tram holds 125 people and has a long line on weekends — get there early or ski the lifts first.
03
Alta is next door and has some of the best snow in Utah — combine both mountains in a trip.
04
SLC airport is genuinely 45 minutes from world class skiing — one of the best ski access points in the world.
05
Snowbird has terrain for all levels but its reputation is for experts — intermediates will love Mineral Basin.
06
The canyon road can close after heavy snowfall — check UDOT road conditions before driving up.
Best Window
Day 1 · May 26
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Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$180
Hotel per night~$120
Weekend est.~$540
5 day est.~$780
Week est.~$1020