Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Above normal56th percentile
December
Above normal55th percentile
January
About normal50th percentile
February
About normal48th percentile
March
Below normal47th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
44 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,900 ft 6,450 ft to 9,350 ft
- Skiable terrain3,000 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts13
- Marked runs152 53 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner9%5 mi
- Intermediate52%28 mi
- Advanced39%21 mi
Getting there
SLC
Drive from Salt Lake Cityregional airport
1 h 0647 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gema little
Powdera little
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakingstrongly
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7 in | 2 in – 15 in | 48 in | -2 °C | 74% |
| December | 28 in | 16 in – 42 in | 103 in | -6 °C | 73% |
| January | 52 in | 34 in – 88 in | 113 in | -6 °C | 70% |
| February | 71 in | 36 in – 107 in | 94 in | -5 °C | 69% |
| March | 72 in | 38 in – 112 in | 58 in | -1 °C | 68% |
| April | 44 in | 17 in – 98 in | 19 in | 2 °C | 63% |
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