Snowbasin vs Park City Mountain
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Snowbasin
UT · 9,350 ft
pending
Park City Mountain
UT · 10,026 ft
pending
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Snowbasin | Park City Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Utah UT | Utah UT |
| Summit elevation | 9,350 ft 6,400 ft base | 10,026 ft 6,900 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | Pending limited verified storms |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 2" 10 storms | 4" 11 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.2"/day | 0.3"/day |
| Best storm | 19/100 Tracked | 23/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 66 SNOTEL-verified | 101 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 8 TGR posts | 13 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | SLC | SLC |
| Drive time | 0.5h 19 mi · OGD | 0.58h 32 mi · SLC |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Ikon | Epic |
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 Snowbasin and Park City Mountain — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
Snowbasin and Park City Mountain ran neck-and-neck this season — about 2" and 4" of calibrated snowfall respectively.
Snowbasin is the easier trip — about 0.5h from OGD (Ogden), versus 0.58h from SLC for Park City Mountain.
Best for
Snowbasin — Ikon pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.
Best for
Park City Mountain — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Snowbasin this season.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelSnowbasin
Above-the-road terrain experiences significant wind during storms; high altitude exposed to heavy wind conditions requiring caution on lifts
Park City Mountain
During wind events, lift-down operations may be compromised.
FAQ
Does Snowbasin or Park City Mountain get more snow?
Snowbasin and Park City Mountain ran neck-and-neck this season — about 2" and 4" of calibrated snowfall respectively.
Is Snowbasin or Park City Mountain easier to get to?
Snowbasin is the easier trip — about 0.5h from OGD (Ogden), versus 0.58h from SLC for Park City Mountain.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Snowbasin or Park City Mountain?
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Snowbasin and Park City Mountain — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
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