Today’s Beaver Mountain snow report: Beaver Mountain Ski Area received 0 inches of new snow overnight, keeping the base depth at 34 inches.
Conditions on the mountain are firm with groomed runs, ideal for carving but with some crusty spots as temperatures held steady at 23.9°F overnight. There’s still plenty of coverage, but the snowpack is running about 26% below average for this time of year.
Looking ahead, a much-needed refresh is on the way with 10 inches of new snow forecast over the next five days. While today might not deliver fresh powder thrills, the improving forecast and crisp grooming make it a worthwhile day for intermediate skiers and early risers. With snow inbound, savvy locals may want to lock in a day on the slopes before the weekend crowds arrive.
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Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Klondike Narrows.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Beaver Mountain Ski Area.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Beaver Mountain Ski Area impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Beaver Mountain Ski Area is located in the Wasatch Range, part of the Rocky Mountains, in Utah, United States. The resort is known for its stunning mountain scenery and diverse terrain. Some of the pertinent mountain aspects of Beaver Mountain Ski Area include:
1. Ranges: Wasatch Range
2. Mountain Peaks: Mount Baldy, Logan Peak
3. Terrain: Varied terrain with a mix of groomed runs, tree skiing, and steep chutes
4. Elevation: Base elevation of 6,900 feet and summit elevation of 8,860 feet
5. Vertical drop: 1,600 feet
6. Ski area size: 828 acres
7. Average annual snowfall: 400 inches
These mountain aspects contribute to the unique and challenging skiing experience at Beaver Mountain Ski Area.
The resort boasts an impressive 828 acres of skiable terrain with 48 trails, which are mostly intermediate level runs. For expert skiiers, the resort offers some challenging black diamond trails. Interestingly, Beaver Mountain Ski Area is one of the oldest ski resorts in Utah, having been operated by the same family for over 80 years. For beginners, Beaver Mountain Ski School is a great option for ski lessons. The resort also offers a tubing park, snowmobiling tours, and a terrain park for snowboarders. After a day on the slopes, the warm and cozy Beaver Mountain Lodge is the perfect place for some après ski relaxation.
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Beaver Mountain Ski Area and the surrounding region.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, mostly sunny, with a high near 39. calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Beaver Mountain Ski Area is expected to receive up to 10.31" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Utah’s ski resorts are looking at strong snowfall potential heading into the weekend, with central and northern Wasatch resorts like Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird expecting up to 12 inches over the next five days. All three already report healthy snowpack depths around 44–47 inches, with light but steady accumulation from recent snow (2–3 inches in the last 24 hours). Thaynes ... Read more