Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated February 22 @ 1:55 pm
Summary
Cottonwood Canyons
February 22 @ 1:55 pm
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Current Conditions
It's National Margarita Day! At 1:00 pm, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 26 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 7 mph out of the south-southeast with gusts to 11. In the last 48 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has decreased 6 inches. In the last 2 weeks, the depth has increased 27 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 @ 1:55 pm
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 @ 11:31 am
This Afternoon: Sunny. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 22 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 32 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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 before 5am, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday: Snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday: A slight chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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Current Temperature
| Alta February 22 @ 1:10 pm | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 1:00 pm |
24-Hour Wind
Cardiff Peak Wind
February 22 @ 1:10 pm
48-Hour Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 22 @ 1:00 pm | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 1:00 pm |
| Current depth: 89" | Current depth: 80" |
30-Day Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 22 @ 1:00 pm | Brighton's Crest February 22 @ 1:00 pm |
| Current depth: 89" | Current depth: 80" |
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