"Utah receives an astounding amount of snow, with some areas averaging over 500 inches of powder per season. Only a handful of other locations worldwide can match Utah’s snowfall quantity. During the 2022-23 season, Utah's Alta Ski Area recorded 903 inches."
"Benefitting from a variety of weather patterns, Utah sees consistent snow throughout the winter. Averaging close to 100” per month from December through March, the state can see 20 or more days per winter with a foot or more of fresh powder."
"Storms often roll into Utah from the northwest, with warmer, moist air ahead of the system and a cold, unstable airmass in its wake. This allows for denser snow to fall at the beginning of a storm to “smooth out” the bumps. Then, low-density fluff falls on top for that signature “cold smoke” powder."
"Utah’s mountain ranges, including the Wasatch Range, are tall and jagged. From a skiing and snowboarding perspective, this allows for long vertical drops and steep slope angles, which are critical to provide momentum for riding in deep snow."
"Utah is home to 15 ski resorts, 11 of which are located along the Wasatch Mountain Range around Salt Lake City. No other metropolitan area in the United States has comparable access to winter recreation as Salt Lake and the Wasatch Front."
"Powder skiing, when conditions are right, is an art form. It is beautiful in both its simplicity and grace. Only the subtlest movements are necessary as your skis glide effortlessly through the fluff. The mountain, the snow, and gravity work in concert to give you an exhilarating feeling of flotation — total weightlessness. It's a feeling so intoxicating — so freeing — that powderhounds such as myself devote their entire lives to experiencing it again and again."
"Again and again, Utah delivers."
Read the Stories
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Ice and rock, snow and splendor: Winter in Southern Utah
Come along on a five-day expedition to see Southern Utah’s wintry face, explore national parks, ski its mountains and find ways to play in the snow.
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Turning the Lens on a Wintry Southern Utah
Discover some of the most picturesque places to photograph in Southern Utah, and learn some tips for how to shoot and travel responsibly.
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Winter in Southeastern Utah: Arches and Canyonlands
Want to avoid the Utah national park crowds? Plan a winter Southeastern Utah trip. Experience more peace, quiet and solitude.
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Planning Your Utah Desert Holiday
Where to find holiday lights, performances, farms and activities in Southern Utah.
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Winter Wonders in Greater Zion
As you’re mapping out your winter trip through southeastern Utah, consider adding the following parks and natural wonders to your itinerary.
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Winter in Southern Utah Like a Local
Southern Utah comes alive in winter with unexpected experiences for those who are well-prepared and solitude for those who want to expand their view.
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Find a Winter Refresh in a Utah State Park
The best Utah state parks will entice you with ice fishing, white sand and snow-dusted scenery. Take a winter break to refresh with a visit to a few of these places.
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Off-Season Off-Roading in Ticaboo
Familiar freedoms in a new kind of winter wonderland.
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The Best Golf in Southern Utah
When the courses of Northern Utah are covered with snow, Southern Utah is ripe with elevated golf experiences that rival the best in the world.
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5 Festive Activities to Brighten Your Utah Ski Holiday
Planning a holiday ski escape to Utah? Here's five festive activities to brighten your travels and raise the bar on holiday spirit.
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Top Ski Towns in Utah
The best ski towns in Utah tout easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth®, along with lively culture, fine dining and off-mountain activities.
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Take Advantage of Southern Utah’s Off-Season with Winter Glamping
Even with lower temperatures, an outdoor adventure doesn't need to include "roughin' it."
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Explore the Tushars on Snowshoe
Ready to experience snowshoeing in Utah? Eagle Point is a Utah favorite location. Check out this snowshoe excursion then plan yours today for fun and adventure.
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Best Hikes in St. George During Winter
While Utah's Greater Zion offers a few hundred trails, we’ve highlighted seven of the best hikes in the state's southwestern corner, from deep canyons to high peaks.
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Gravity and Water: Mark Making in a Winter’s Desert with Anne Kaferle
Finding Helper at a time when she “needed it the most,” landscape artist Anne Kaferle has put down roots in Utah, thanks to plein-air painting and the healing power of time alone in the landscape.
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Yurt Camping in Utah: How To Have a Wintertime Yurt Excursion
Whether you’re glamping or choosing a simpler option, yurt camping in Utah during the wintertime is a fun, unique experience you won’t want to miss out on.
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An Uncommon Confluence
A solo sojourn where snow and desert meet in a lesser-known corner of Utah’s red rock country.
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The Complete Winter Camping Packing List for Staying Warm in Southern Utah
For most travelers, Southern Utah winters prevent comfortable camping, and occasional snowfall can make outdoor adventure a little more challenging. With a little extra planning, good layers, and the right equipment, however, you can enjoy Utah's national parks in the solitude of winter.
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A Winter’s Desert: Visiting Southern Utah in the Slow Months
Experiencing the peace of canyon country in the winter is an attraction of its own.
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Across a Snow-Covered Desert
Follow this itinerary for a week-long winter road trip across the snow-covered desert of Southeastern Utah.
