Don’t sleep on this one: a multi-day system could reset the mountain with 9–14 inches by Friday

Deer Valley overlooking the Jordanelle reservoir on March 4, 2026 Photo: Deer Valley Resort

A multi-day winter system is set to bring meaningful snowfall to the Wasatch Back starting tonight, with mountain totals looking promising for the resorts.

PARK CITY, Utah — Enjoy the sunshine today while it lasts. Park City is sitting pretty with a high near 45 and clear skies Wednesday, but that changes fast. Snow moves in tonight after 8 p.m., and by Thursday morning a cold front moves in bringing heavy snowfall to local resorts.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Wasatch Back, including Park City, running from 2 a.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. Friday.  Parkites could see : 3 to 7 inches in town, with locally higher amounts up to 10 inches possible in the Park City area mountains.

Here’s how the storm plays out day by day:

In town,  snow develops after 8 p.m. tonight with around an inch of accumulation possible before sunrise. Lows drop to around 26. Thursday is the main event, with snow all day (100% chance of precipitation), a high of only 28, and 2 to 4 inches of new snow expected in town. Thursday night keeps the snow going, adding another 1 to 3 inches with lows near 24. Friday offers one more round, with snow likely and 1 to 2 additional inches before the storm wraps up by Friday evening.

Saturday and Sunday look beautiful, sunny and clearing, which means a packed powder weekend on the mountain for anyone who can hold out.

Resort Snow Totals Through Friday March 6

Alta and Snowbird are showing the highest upside potential, with mid-range forecasts near 14 inches. Park City Mountain and Canyons are in the 9 to 10 inch median range, and Deer Valley sits a bit lower but still has a high-end scenario north of a foot.

A note for anyone driving Parley’s: The NWS specifically calls out Parley’s Canyon (I-80) as a concern for Thursday morning’s commute, when the heaviest snowfall is expected to coincide with rush hour. Plan accordingly if you’re heading into Salt Lake.

A lull is expected Thursday afternoon, then wrap-around moisture moves back in late Thursday into Friday morning for one more push before things clear out heading into the weekend.