Deer Valley
UT · 9,570 ft summit · SLC
NWS Bias
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
2
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
2"
season total
Best Storm
7/100
Tracked
Current Snowpack
4"
814:UT:SNTL
Avg Daily Rate
0.8"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
0.8"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy grade pending, and it stays that way on purpose. We show the raw NWS forecast for Deer Valley and do not grade or correct it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found forecast accuracy here turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question (settled snow depth vs. fresh snowfall), not a fixed per-mountain bias anyone can honestly correct. So we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
SNOTEL ground truth (814:UT:SNTL)
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Nov 4 – Nov 4
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.3"/day
Nov 2 – Nov 2
NWS Forecast
1.2"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 1.2"/day
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
When canyon receives significant snow (2cm+ dump), expect canyon closures Friday night into Monday. This creates 'gong show' conditions with overflow to Snowbasin and Deer Valley. Plan alternative terrain or resorts during these windows. SW flow storms can produce 6"+ shin-deep days at Brighton; Deer Valley receives similar benefit but less consistent than LCC terrain advantage.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Empire
Opens: Variable based on snow
Empire terrain opens with adequate snow coverage, mentioned as fine terrain in fresh conditions
Dalys and X-Files trees
Opens: After powder days
Tree skiing accessible after snow events with powder-ish turns reported
Powder Stashes
POI Ridge
Upper mountain
Can have wind-affected snow; may ski better than main runs depending on conditions
Bonanza Flat/Empire Pass area
DV area
Good option with sufficient snow coverage
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Road & Access
Parleys Canyon / I-80
RestrictedRoad: Dry | Notices (check timing): **TRAFFIC ALERT** The following ramps will be closed Monday, October 26, at 9 p.m. through Tuesday, October 27 at 6 a.m: Eastbound I-80 to Southbound I-215, Eastbound I-80 to Northbound I-215, Westbound I-80 to Southbound I-215, Westbound I-80 to Northbound I-215, Redwood Road to Southbound I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** The following ramps will be closed Tuesday, October 27, at 9 p.m. through Wednesday, October 28 at 6 a.m.: Southbound I-215 to Westbound I-80, Northbound I-215 to Redwood Road, Northbound I-215 to Eastbound I-80, Northbound I-215 to Westbound I-80, Eastbound I-80 to Redwood Road **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as Monday, October 26 at 2 a.m. through 6 a.m., drivers can expect lane shifts on Indiana Avenue near I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as Thursday, October 29 at 2 a.m. through 6 a.m., drivers can expect lane shifts on Indiana Avenue near I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as 9 p.m. through 4 a.m., there will be nightly lane reductions on California Avenue from Redwood Road to South Pioneer Road for approximately 30 days. Drivers can expect one lane to remain open in each direction **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from I-80 Eastbound to Redwood Road is closed and is expected to open as early as Tuesday, October 27 in the early morning hours **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from I-215 Northbound to Redwood Road is closed and is expected to open as early as Tuesday, October 27 in the early morning hours **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from Redwood Road to northbound I-215 is closed through July 2027 Project Background: The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is reconstructing I-215 West from SR-201 to North Temple. Project elements include: rehabilitating 30 bridges and repaving 25 miles of I-215. | **TRAFFIC ALERT** The following ramps will be closed Monday, October 26, at 9 p.m. through Tuesday, October 27 at 6 a.m: Eastbound I-80 to Southbound I-215, Eastbound I-80 to Northbound I-215, Westbound I-80 to Southbound I-215, Westbound I-80 to Northbound I-215, Redwood Road to Southbound I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** The following ramps will be closed Tuesday, October 27, at 9 p.m. through Wednesday, October 28 at 6 a.m.: Southbound I-215 to Westbound I-80, Northbound I-215 to Redwood Road, Northbound I-215 to Eastbound I-80, Northbound I-215 to Westbound I-80, Eastbound I-80 to Redwood Road **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as Monday, October 26 at 2 a.m. through 6 a.m., drivers can expect lane shifts on Indiana Avenue near I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as Thursday, October 29 at 2 a.m. through 6 a.m., drivers can expect lane shifts on Indiana Avenue near I-215 **TRAFFIC ALERT** As early as 9 p.m. through 4 a.m., there will be nightly lane reductions on California Avenue from Redwood Road to South Pioneer Road for approximately 30 days. Drivers can expect one lane to remain open in each direction **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from I-80 Eastbound to Redwood Road is closed and is expected to open as early as Tuesday, October 27 in the early morning hours **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from I-215 Northbound to Redwood Road is closed and is expected to open as early as Tuesday, October 27 in the early morning hours **TRAFFIC ALERT** The ramp from Redwood Road to northbound I-215 is closed through July 2027 Project Background: The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is reconstructing I-215 West from SR-201 to North Temple. Project elements include: rehabilitating 30 bridges and repaving 25 miles of I-215. | Intermittent closures for I-215 Reconstruct Project | Intermittent closures for I-215 Reconstruct Project contact: 855-215-8368 i215westimproved@utah.gov https://udotinput.utah.gov/i215westimproved | UDOT is replacing two bridges on I-80 at the Jeremy Ranch interchange in Summit County. What to Expect: Lane closures on Homestead Road Day work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with night work as needed Homestead Trail shifted to the road Trucks entering and exiting the work zone Increased noise, dust, and vibration in the project area Project Contact Information: 435-731-9296, i80jeremyranch@utah.gov, udotinput.utah.gov/i80jeremyranch
I-80 / SR-224 (Park City)
RestrictedRoad: Dry | Notices (check timing): High Valley Transit SR-224 (The Bobsled Express) is a bus rapid transit construction project that spans seven-miles from Kimball Junction to Park City Old Town. The project will include segments of dedicated bus lanes as well as new stations along the corridor. Construction got underway in 2026 and is scheduled to be complete summer 2028. 2026 work includes utility upgrades, median removal and replacements, roadway widening and station construction. During construction, travelers can expect periodic lane shifts, shoulder closures, and changing traffic patterns. The project will maintain two-lanes of travel in each direction whenever possible. Work will be paused over the winter months. | Pavement preservation project
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