Core Strengths
Brian HeadSnow Quality
Overall
Snow Volume
Overall
Rank
53
Rank in
Region
32
Rank in
State
10
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
ZRANKINGS EXCLUSIVE
31
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
53
Brian Head Resort is ranked No. 53 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
12.4%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
13.6%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
19.0%Dump Potential Rank
53Brian Head Resort is ranked No. 53 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
31
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Brian Head Resort
Acreage
650 acresTotal Runs
65Longest Run
7,920 ftLifts
9Uphill Max
10,500 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
2Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
1Drive Time
182 minAirport
Las Vegas, NV
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
1707 ft
Base Elevation: 9600 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Brian Head Resort
At Brian Head 13.2% of winter days see 6 inches or more of snow, 15% of winter months see 90 inches or more, and 18% of months see less than 30 inches. This is above average snow frequency for North American ski areas. Brian Head's snow quality is comparable to other Utah areas.
Accumulation and PreservationBrian Head averages 79% open at Christmas with about 15% of seasons being less than half open by Christmas. Brian Head's very high elevation range of 9,600 - 11,300 feet contributes to very good snow preservation. Most runs face east or west, so melt/freeze conditions can develop in March if it hasn't snowed recently.