Utah, United States

Snowbasin Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 104 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

9,350ft

Peak Elevation

2,959ft

Vertical Drop

104

Trails

300"

Annual Snow

Overview

Snowbasin is a ski resort in Utah, United States, with an elevation range from 6,400ft (1951m) to 9,350ft (2850m). The vertical drop is 2,959ft (902m) across 104 trails served by 12 lifts and 3,000 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (SLC), about 55 minutes away by car. Snowbasin receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

80cm(31in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Snowbasin's snowiest peak-season month.

300"

Annual Snowfall

(762cm)

-3°C

January Avg High

-11°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 25% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

300"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

104

Total Trails

Lifts

3,000

Skiable Acres

2,959ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

Beginner: 10 trails

50%

Intermediate: 52 trails

30%

Advanced: 31 trails

Expert: 10 trails

10%Beginner (10)

50%Intermediate (52)

30%Advanced (31)

10%Expert (10)

Snowbasin has 104 trails: 10% green, 50% blue, 30% black, and 10% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

2,959ft

Vertical Drop

902m

(2,959ft)

Elevation Profile

9,350ft

Peak

6,400ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$150

avg/day

$165

Jan

$165

Feb

$149

Mar

$129

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$129

Nov

$165

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($129)

Best Month to Visit Snowbasin

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

80cm

Low

$165/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Snowbasin, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 80cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

65cm

snowfall

-1°/-9°

high/low °C

crowds

$165

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Snowbasin.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$149

per day

Season Pass

$699

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Snowbasin is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Snowbasin

Nearest Airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Approx. 55 min drive

Location

Utah, United States 🇺🇸

41.2160°N, 111.8570°W

Snowbasin is within an hour's drive of Salt Lake City International.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Snowbasin open for the season?

Snowbasin typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Snowbasin?

A day lift pass at Snowbasin starts at $149 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Snowbasin good for beginners?

Snowbasin has 10% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Snowbasin get per year?

Snowbasin receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 25% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Snowbasin?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Snowbasin in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

104

Total Trails

Lifts

3,000

Skiable Acres

2,959ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

Beginner: 10 trails

50%

Intermediate: 52 trails

30%

Advanced: 31 trails

Expert: 10 trails

10%Beginner (10)

50%Intermediate (52)

30%Advanced (31)

10%Expert (10)

Snowbasin has 104 trails: 10% green, 50% blue, 30% black, and 10% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Snowbasin open for the season?

Snowbasin typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Snowbasin?

A day lift pass at Snowbasin starts at $149 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Snowbasin good for beginners?

Snowbasin has 10% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Snowbasin get per year?

Snowbasin receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 25% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Snowbasin?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Snowbasin in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.