Winter in Salt Lake City means heavy coats, twinkling lights and crisp, snowy mornings. With multiple world-class ski resorts only minutes from downtown, Salt Lake City is a popular winter basecamp. Even non-skiers will have plenty of restaurants, museums, attractions and fun activities to discover. Daily weather is often unpredictable, so bring that extra jacket along just in case.
Keep in mind that the temperature is often degrees warmer downtown than in the canyon. Weather Updates. Salt Lake offers the best of both nightlife and outdoor recreation. Looking to stay slopeside? Where to Stay.
Previous Group Next Group. Snowbird boasts the longest ski season in Utah, often opening before Thanksgiving and staying open through Memorial Day. The resort's generous season means more time on its award-winning terrain, which includes runs spread across 2, acres and 3, vertical feet.
They say Solitude isn't just a name, it's a promise. Nevertheless, solitude is very much a reality. Located at the very top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton averages over inches of snow a winter. Nestled near the top of one of Utah's best canyons, Alta is a storied paradise for skiers. Woodward Park City is Utah's first all-in-one action sports mountain center, located just 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
Come winter or summer, slopeside fun abounds. Boasting world-class snow, lifts, dining and more, Snowbasin is just under an hour from SLC International Airport and 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Ogden. Rustic, elegant and handmade are some of the words that capture the feeling of Sundance Mountain Resort. Discover what Nordic Valley, the budget-friendly ski resort near Odgen, has to offer. Powder Mountain superlatives include "terrain for days," "massive," "super fun" and "more than annual inches of snow.
