Solitude
UT · 10,035 ft summit · SLC
NWS Bias
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
3
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
4"
season total
Best Storm
26/100
Tracked
Current Snowpack
1"
628:UT:SNTL
Avg Daily Rate
1.3"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
0.1"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy grade pending, and it stays that way on purpose. We show the raw NWS forecast for Solitude 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 (628:UT:SNTL)
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Nov 4 – Nov 4
NWS Forecast
0.8"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.8"/day
Nov 2 – Nov 2
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.3"/day
Nov 1 – Nov 2
NWS Forecast
2.8"
Actual (SNOTEL)
1.0"
Density: Dense
Rate: 2.8"/day
NWS accuracy: 36%
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Solitude is the best option if LCC/BCC closures likely; avoid Snowbird if arriving Friday during major storms (LCC typically closed midnight-8am+). For Friday storms, Solitude offers terrain opening faster than Bird/Alta. Saturday during ongoing storms, expect delayed openings (Powderhorn 10:30am, Summit 11am-noon). Storm starts from south so initial wind loading less severe Friday. Expect 10-15min lift lines even on busy days during storms. Conditions improve Sunday-Monday. Pre-arrange parking reservation. Aim for early arrival (5:30am) to access terrain before crowds.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Honeycomb
Opens: Early afternoon
Opens early when conditions warrant
Summit
Opens: Mid-morning (varies by conditions)
Headwall laps available via scree field traverse when open
Powder Stashes
Hidden Valley area
Accessible via side gate from Solitude
Chutes available; good early access to untracked terrain after fresh snow
Great Western area
Mid-mountain Solitude
Popular for powder runs; access from main terrain
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Road & Access
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RestrictedRoad: Dry, wet | Notices (check timing): UDOT will be repairing the culvert crossing on SR-190 at the Big Cottonwood Treatment Plant to ensure the culvert continues working effectively and efficiently for years to come.
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