Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
Snowbird, UtahIkonMountain Collective· Open Nov 27 – May 31
Snow in the forecast: Tue, Oct 13 (3.2"). Powder days fill up fast, especially on weekends.
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
QuietModerateBusyPacked 3"+ snow forecast
November 2026
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- Salt Lake City School District winter breakDec 22 – Jan 1
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- Ikon Base blackout (Snowbird)Dec 26 – Dec 30
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Ikon Base blackout (Snowbird)Jan 16 – Jan 17
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Ikon Base blackout (Snowbird)Feb 13 – Feb 14
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
- Salt Lake City School District spring breakMar 29 – Apr 2
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Most lots are free and first come, first served, and they fill early on powder days. Arrive early or carpool, since carpools of three or more get free carpool parking.
- The Upper Gad Valley lot is reservation-only in 2026-27. Paid advance reservations cover Lower Gad Valley, Pond and Chickadee lots, so check the reservation options before you drive up.
- Check the Little Cottonwood Canyon road report before leaving the Salt Lake or Utah Valley area. Storm mornings can slow SR-210 to a crawl or close it for avalanche control, and traction rules may require AWD with proper tires or chains.
- Buy tickets online at least 7 days ahead. Window tickets run higher, and the Dec 26 window price is $238 against $215 online.
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Plan a cheap trip herePlaces to stay nearby
The cheapest beds are usually a town or two down the road. Split a whole house with your group.
This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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