Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated February 22 @ 8:50 am
Summary
Cottonwood Canyons
February 22 @ 8:50 am
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Current Conditions
It's National Margarita Day! At 8:00 am, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 16 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 11 mph out of the southwest with gusts to 15. In the last 36 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has decreased 5 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, no new snow is expected. The daytime high temperature will be 40 degrees. And from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, no new snow is expected. The nighttime low temperature will be 25 degrees.
Total snowfall of 7 to 16 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 5 pm on Tuesday and end at 5 am on Thursday. Total water in this storm is expected to be 0.8 to 1.75 inches.
Avalanche Forecast
The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Sunday, February 22, says, "The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE, and today is NOT the day to be in steep avalanche terrain. That means staying off of — and out from under — slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Large, destructive, and potentially deadly slab avalanches are likely. Blue skies and fresh powder can make it feel like a perfect day, but when those line up with dangerous avalanche conditions and busy backcountry traffic, that's often when we see serious accidents. Choose low-angle terrain. Spread out. Speak up within your group. Let's work together to make sure everyone comes home."
News Alerts
Cottonwood Canyons
February 22 @ 8:50 am
No road alerts or backcountry closures were detected.
12/24-Hour Forecast
Cottonwood Canyons
February 22 @ 2:34 am
| 5:00 am - 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm - 5:00 am |
| 100% chance of | 100% chance of |
High pressure will strengthen across the region today, and remain in place through Monday... Total snowfall of 7 to 16 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 5 pm on Tuesday and end at 5 am...
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7-Day Forecast
Cottonwood Canyons
February 22 @ 5:51 am
Today: Sunny. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 22 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 32 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
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Current Temperature
| Alta February 22 @ 8:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 8:00 am |
24-Hour Wind
Cardiff Peak Wind
February 22 @ 8:10 am
48-Hour Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 22 @ 8:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 8:00 am |
| Current depth: 91" | Current depth: 81" |
30-Day Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 22 @ 8:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 8:00 am |
| Current depth: 91" | Current depth: 81" |
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