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25-26 Season Report Card

Utah Wasatch

Data-driven analysis of 7 resorts — NWS forecast accuracy, storm rankings, and local knowledge, powered by SNOTEL ground truth.

A
Excellent
Overall Season
417"
Avg Season Total
244
Total Storm Events
30%
NWS Avg Error
26"
Biggest Storm

The Headlines

Powder King

Alta averaged 8.6"/storm-day — the region's top producer with 514" on the season.

Biggest Storm

The region's biggest drop: 26" at Alta on Jan 15, 2026.

Forecast Warning

NWS overpredicted snowfall at Snowbasin by 30% this season. Grade: A.

Resort Rankings

Sorted by calibrated season snowfall total. NWS grade reflects forecast accuracy.

#ResortSeason TotalAvg/Storm-DayBest StormNWS Grade
1AltaUT514"8.6"/day26"A
2SnowbirdUT500"8.3"/day26"A
3SolitudeUT450"7.5"/day26"A
4BrightonUT400"6.7"/day26"A
5SnowbasinUT400"6.7"/day26"A
6Park CityUT355"5.9"/day26"A
7Deer ValleyUT300"5"/day26"A

NWS Forecast Accuracy

How much did the National Weather Service overpredict snowfall vs. SNOTEL ground-truth measurements? Lower is better. This is the core StormDrop data advantage.

AAlta
±30%accurate
ASnowbird
±30%accurate
ABrighton
±30%accurate
ASolitude
±30%accurate
APark City
±30%accurate
ADeer Valley
±30%accurate
ASnowbasin
±30%accurate
Why this matters: A 60% overprediction means NWS forecast 10" but only 4" actually fell. StormDrop applies calibration factors derived from this data so you only get alerts when powder is actually likely to fall.

Storm Timeline

Monthly snowfall across the region — feast months vs. famine months.

29"
Nov 25
75"
Dec 25
104"
Jan 26
92"
Feb 26
83"
Mar 26
33"
Apr 26

What Locals Are Saying

Top community intel from TGR forum data. The best powder intel isn't in the forecast.

Alta

“Alta Chutes: Popular among locals for steep chute skiing. Requires avalanche control before opening.”

Snowbird

“Little Cloud: One run from top takes approximately 3 hours on busy days”

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Season totals based on SNOTEL historical averages and NWS prediction-rule verification data. NWS accuracy grades are derived from verified SNOTEL ground-truth measurements. Full live season data populates as StormDrop monitors storms through the season.

Explore This Region

AltaSnowbirdBrightonSolitudePark CityDeer ValleySnowbasin
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Don't Get Skunked Next Season

This season proved you can't trust the forecast alone. NWS overpredicted by up to 30% at Snowbasin. StormDrop tells you what will actually fall — and where to go when your home mountain isn't delivering.

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