Brian Head Resort snow report
Brian Head Resort
Brian Head Resort is a ski resort located in Utah, United States, renowned for its incredible snow and diverse terrain. The resort offers a range of ski runs, from beginner to expert level, with the Giant Steps being the most popular trail. It covers 650 acres of land with 71 runs and lifts that can carry up to 17,400 skiers per hour. A little-known fact about Brian Head Resort is that it is the highest-elevated ski resort in Utah, with its summit reaching over 11,000 feet. For beginners, the Navajo Trail is a great option. As for the après-ski scene, The Last Chair Saloon offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with cold beers and delicious food.
Terrain mix: Brian Head Resort is located in the southwestern United States, specifically in Utah. The resort is situated in the Tushar Mountains, which are part of the larger Colorado Plateau region. The Tushar Mountains are known for their rugged terrain and stunning alpine scenery.
The highest point in the Tushar Mountains and at Brian Head Resort is Brian Head Peak, which stands at an elevation of 11,307 feet (3,446 meters). The resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including groomed runs, glades, and backcountry areas.
Some of the notable mountain aspects at Brian Head Resort include Giant Steps, Navajo Peak, and the Bristlecone Pond area. These areas offer a range of terrain for all skill levels, from beginner slopes to challenging black diamond runs.
Overall, Brian Head Resort is known for its diverse terrain, stunning mountain views, and excellent snow conditions, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the United States.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Brian Head Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Big Flat | 1 in | → |
| Brian Head | 1 in | → |
| Long Valley Jct | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Castle Valley | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc 12m14 - Brian Head Snow Course | 1 in | → |
| Big Flat | 1 in | → |
| Long Valley Jct | 2 in | → |
| Sr-130 At Mp 32 Minersville Pas | 4 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Brian Head Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Campgrounds
- Visitor Parking
- Cedar Breaks Nm Campground
- Point Supreme - Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Campground Host
- Point Supreme Campground
- Yankee Meadow Campground
Fishing spots
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Brian Head Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Brian Head Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Brian Head Resort
Where does the snow data for Brian Head Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Brian Head Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Brian Head Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Brian Head Resort.