Ski resort in Utah, United States
Deer Valley
A resort in the Wasatch Range next to Park City, Utah, which has expanded its terrain for the 2026/27 season.
Deer Valley snow forecast at 2,917 m (top lift)
Out of season.
Forecasts for Deer Valley pause outside the snow season and start again in October. The lifts usually run from early December to mid-April. The snow record below shows when it usually snows here.
Deer Valley snow forecast at 1,966 m (village)
Out of season.
Forecasts for Deer Valley pause outside the snow season and start again in October. The lifts usually run from early December to mid-April. The snow record below shows when it usually snows here.
Where is Deer Valley?
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Wasatch Range
- Village
- 1,966 m
- Top lift
- 2,917 m
- Vertical
- 951 m
- Season
- Early December to Mid-April
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.deervalley.com
About Deer Valley
Deer Valley is in Summit County, Utah, next to Park City. The resort has been adding terrain, and for the 2026/27 season it reports 4,500 skiable acres and 209 runs.
Its lowest point is at 6,450 ft (1,966 m) and its highest at 9,570 ft (2,917 m).
When does it snow in Deer Valley?
In Deer Valley, snow falls on about 12 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 10 days | 12 days | 8 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 4 days | 7 days | 9 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Deer Valley month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 19% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) |
| February | 10 | 17% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) |
| March | 12 | 18% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) |
| April | 8 | 10% | −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) |
| May | 4 | 5% | 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) |
| June | <1 | 1% | 8 to 21 °C (46 to 70 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 12 to 25 °C (54 to 77 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 11 to 23 °C (52 to 73 °F) |
| September | <1 | 1% | 7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) |
| October | 4 | 5% | 0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F) |
| November | 7 | 10% | −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) |
| December | 9 | 15% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) |
Snow in Deer Valley in October
In October, Deer Valley gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in November
In November, Deer Valley gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in December
In December, Deer Valley gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in January
In January, Deer Valley gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in February
In February, Deer Valley gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in March
In March, Deer Valley gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in April
In April, Deer Valley gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F).
Snow in Deer Valley in May
In May, Deer Valley gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Deer Valley?
Of the last ten winters in Deer Valley, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 66% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2017/18, about 37% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 1 January 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 123% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 63% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 118% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 78% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 68% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 91% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 166% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 122% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 95% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 76% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Deer Valley
Does Deer Valley have snow at Christmas?
Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Deer Valley have snow at New Year?
Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Deer Valley have snow in mid-February?
Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Deer Valley have snow at Easter?
Deer Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 4 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Deer Valley?
It snows on about 65 days a year in Deer Valley at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 12 days.
What is the snowiest month in Deer Valley?
January is the snowiest month in Deer Valley, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 12.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Deer Valley?
Of the last ten winters in Deer Valley, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 66% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2017/18, about 37% below average.
How cold does Deer Valley get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Deer Valley at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How high is Deer Valley?
The village or lowest lift at Deer Valley is at 1,966 m (6,500 ft) and the top lift is at 2,917 m (9,600 ft), a vertical drop of 951 m (3,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Deer Valley?
The lifts at Deer Valley usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Deer Valley: Expanded Excellence updates for the 26/27 winter season, Wikipedia: Deer Valley, J2Ski: Deer Valley season dates