Park City
A Utah mountain town where you ski in winter, bike and hike in summer, and walk a historic Main Street.
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Park City is a mountain town in Summit County, Utah, about 35 miles east of Salt Lake City. The town grew around silver mining in the 1800s, and some storefronts on its Main Street still date from that era. Visitors come for the ski resorts, including Park City Mountain and Deer Valley. In January the town has long hosted the Sundance Film Festival.
The season decides the trip. In winter, skiing and snowboarding are the reason to go. In summer, the same mountains have hiking and mountain-biking trails. Choose your base area once you know the season, because winter and summer lodging and routes differ. Lift and trail access are seasonal, so check which lifts and trails run before you book. Plan two to three days for a ski trip or a summer biking weekend, and add a day if you want Salt Lake City too.
Park City in five
- Do not plan around the Sundance festival hereThe Sundance Film Festival's own site lists the festival in Boulder, Colorado, so check its site before you book Park City dates for it. The town remains a ski and mountain base.Sundance Film Festival
- Fly into Salt Lake City and drive upSalt Lake City International is the gateway, roughly 35 to 45 minutes by car depending on traffic and weather. Winter storms can slow the canyon roads, so allow extra time on arrival day.Getting around the USA
- Choose a resort base, not just a town basePark City's lift access sits at the resort bases and along Main Street, which are a short ride apart. Pick the base nearest the lifts you will use, and check each resort's site for lift ticket prices by date.
- Pair it with Utah's national parksZion, Bryce Canyon, Arches and Moab are all long drives south. A road trip works best in May, June or September, when canyon heat is easier to manage.Utah
- Rent a car or plan shuttlesA car helps for airport transfers and trailheads, but Main Street is walkable and the town runs free bus routes. Check the city's transit site before you decide.
Need to know
- Entrance
- None for the town; ski resorts, lifts and attractions set their own prices
- Permits
- None for visiting; check each trailhead and resort for parking and gear rules
- Season
- Ski season in winter; mountain biking and hiking from late spring to fall
- Nearest town
- Park City itself; Salt Lake City is the airport gateway
- Getting there
- Salt Lake City airport (SLC), roughly 35 to 45 minutes by car
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-2°Low-11°Ski seasonJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- -2°
- Low
- -11°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh0°Low-10°Ski seasonFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -10°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- MarchSnow14 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh3°Low-6°Spring skiingMarchSnow
Poor
- High
- 3°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring skiing
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh8°Low-3°Mud, mixed snowAprilPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Mud, mixed snow
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh15°Low2°Mud, quietMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Mud, quiet
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low8°Trails openJuneClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Trails open
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low12°Warm, bikingJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, biking
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low11°Warm, bikingAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, biking
- SeptemberClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low7°Fall colorSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Fall color
- OctoberClear7 rainy days2 snowy days1 day with stormsHigh13°Low0°Cool, quietOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 1
Cool, quiet
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy days4 snowy days1 day with stormsHigh6°Low-5°Early snowNovemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -5°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 1
Early snow
- DecemberSnow11 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh0°Low-9°Ski seasonDecemberSnow
Poor
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -9°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
Average daily high and low in Park City, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Park City
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- -2°
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 24 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 66%
Park City
01:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today5°0°66%Monday: Snow. High 5°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 66%.
- Tue9°-1°1%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Wed3°-3°57%Wednesday: Snow. High 3°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Thu7°-3°2%Thursday: Cloudy. High 7°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri8°-2°7%Friday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sat8°-2°6%Saturday: Clear. High 8°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 6%.
Updated 10:01 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Park City
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Rules for Park City, checked
- The Sundance Film Festival's official site lists the festival in Boulder, Colorado, not Park City.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Park City
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Read the guidePark City FAQ
Is Park City worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Mountain biking, hiking and Main Street are the draws, with cooler air than Salt Lake City. Many lifts and trails run in summer, and rooms cost less than in peak ski weeks.
How far is Park City from Salt Lake City?
Roughly 35 to 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic and weather. Winter storms can add time, so allow extra on arrival and departure days.
Is the Sundance Film Festival still in Park City?
The Sundance Film Festival's official site lists the festival in Boulder, Colorado. Check the festival site before you plan a trip around it, since dates and venues are set by Sundance.
When is the best time to ski in Park City?
January and February have the most reliable snow, with March bringing spring skiing. Check each resort's site for opening and closing dates, which vary by snowfall.
Do you need a car in Park City?
Not always. Main Street is walkable and the town has free buses, but a car helps for airport transfers and trailheads. Many visitors rent one at Salt Lake City and park it.