Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated April 13 @ 5:30 am

Summary

Cottonwood Canyons

April 13 @ 5:30 am

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Current Conditions

At 5:00 am, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 19 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 5 mph out of the west with gusts to 11. In the last 12 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has increased 4 inches. In the last 2 weeks, the depth has increased 28 inches.

Forecast Conditions

The forecast says that today, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm, there is a 75 percent chance of a trace to 1 and a half inches of snow and a 25 percent chance of 1 to 3 inches. The daytime high temperature will be 41 degrees. And from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, there is a 75 percent chance of a trace of snow and a 25 percent chance of a trace to a half inch. The nighttime low temperature will be 27 degrees.

Avalanche Forecast

The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Sunday, April 12, says, "The avalanche danger is generally LOW, but don't let that fool you. This falls into the “Normal Caution” category, where no single avalanche problem stands out, but small avalanches remain possible. With colder temperatures, the snow surface has refrozen, creating slick, slide-for-life conditions. A fall in steep terrain could result in a long, uncontrollable slide. Consider carrying and using whippets, crampons, or other traction tools to help manage exposure."

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Cottonwood Canyons

April 13 @ 5:30 am

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12/24-Hour Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

April 13 @ 2:36 am

5:00 am - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 5:00 am

75% chance of
a trace to 1.5 inches

25% chance of
1 to 3 inches

(0.10" to 0.25" of H₂O)

75% chance of
a trace

25% chance of
a trace to 0.5 inches

The active period continues today as the trough continues to move through the Rockies. The heaviest snow for today has already passed with lighter snow expected through the morning hours...

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7-Day Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

April 12 @ 11:31 pm

Overnight: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 21, with temperatures rising to around 23 overnight. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 22, with temperatures rising to around 24 overnight. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 3 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Thursday: Snow showers likely before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday: Snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.