Park City Mountain vs Deer Valley
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Park City Mountain
UT · 10,026 ft
pending
Deer Valley
UT · 9,570 ft
pending
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Park City Mountain | Deer Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Utah UT | Utah UT |
| Summit elevation | 10,026 ft 6,900 ft base | 9,570 ft 6,570 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | Pending limited verified storms |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 4" 11 storms | 7" 14 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.3"/day | 0.5"/day |
| Best storm | 23/100 Tracked | 28/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 101 SNOTEL-verified | 145 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 13 TGR posts | — no local intel yet |
| Nearest airport | SLC | SLC |
| Drive time | 0.58h 32 mi · SLC | 0.67h 36 mi · SLC |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Epic | Ikon |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Park City Mountain and Deer Valley — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
Deer Valley got more snow this season — 7" of calibrated snowfall versus 4" at Park City Mountain. Deer Valley also averaged 0.5"/storm-day.
Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.58h from SLC.
Best for
Park City Mountain — high-alpine, stays-cold terrain topping out at 10,026 ft.
Best for
Deer Valley — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Park City Mountain this season.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelPark City Mountain
During wind events, lift-down operations may be compromised.
Deer Valley
Local intel is still being compiled for Deer Valley.
FAQ
Does Park City Mountain or Deer Valley get more snow?
Deer Valley got more snow this season — 7" of calibrated snowfall versus 4" at Park City Mountain. Deer Valley also averaged 0.5"/storm-day.
Is Park City Mountain or Deer Valley easier to get to?
Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.58h from SLC.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Park City Mountain or Deer Valley?
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Park City Mountain and Deer Valley — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
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