Best Time for Powder in Utah - Snowboarding Forum

Scott2288 · 07-31-2012, 03:57 PM

Hey everyone,

A friend and I are looking to travel to SLC for a week this winter and go to some resorts. I've been to the Canyons and Park City and really liked both, but I think I want to try out Brigton, Solitude, and Snowbird.

I went during the first week of april in 2011 and got some wet powder days and bluebird days as well, but I'm guessing that there's a better time to go than that as far as snow conditions go.

What weeks or months have the best chance for great snow?

Thanks in advance for your help!

neednsnow · 08-02-2012, 10:58 AM

March would be my suggestion. There needs to be some period of time to establish a base, ortherwise a lot of the good terrain will still be shit. Plus, Jan and Feb can be cold as Eff! I prefer any time after the Daylight Savings Time ends. That extra hour really adds to the enjoyment, IMHO.

**killclimbz** · 08-02-2012, 11:12 AM

March. It's always March...

snowvols · 08-02-2012, 11:46 AM

How much money do you have? Best way to predict it is buy your ticket the night before a good storm. You will for sure have the best snow that way.

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Scott2288 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 79	Best Time for Powder in Utah Hey everyone, A friend and I are looking to travel to SLC for a week this winter and go to some resorts. I've been to the Canyons and Park City and really liked both, but I think I want to try out Brigton, Solitude, and Snowbird. I went during the first week of april in 2011 and got some wet powder days and bluebird days as well, but I'm guessing that there's a better time to go than that as far as snow conditions go. What weeks or months have the best chance for great snow? Thanks in advance for your help!

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neednsnow -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,208	March would be my suggestion. There needs to be some period of time to establish a base, ortherwise a lot of the good terrain will still be shit. Plus, Jan and Feb can be cold as Eff! I prefer any time after the Daylight Savings Time ends. That extra hour really adds to the enjoyment, IMHO. __________________ Neednsnow.com: Traveling the States and Taking Pictures

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snowvols Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,390	How much money do you have? Best way to predict it is buy your ticket the night before a good storm. You will for sure have the best snow that way. __________________ The journey of me becoming an Ironman and earning the M-dot tattoo http://ironmaninthesnow.wordpress.com/

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08-02-2012, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,253	March. It's always March...