Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated March 21 @ 11:50 pm

Summary

Cottonwood Canyons

March 21 @ 11:50 pm

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Current Conditions

At 11:00 pm, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 25 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 10 mph out of the southwest with gusts to 23. In the last 48 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has decreased 3 inches. In the last 3 weeks, the depth has increased 25 inches.

Forecast Conditions

The forecast says that from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, there is an 80 percent chance of 4 to 11 inches of snow and a 20 percent chance of 11 to 13 and a half inches. The nighttime low temperature will be 28 degrees. And tomorrow, from 5:00 am until 5:00 pm, there is a 70 percent chance of 2 and a half to 8 inches of snow and a 30 percent chance of 8 to 10 inches. The daytime high temperature will be 37 degrees.

Total snowfall of 10 to 18 inches is forecast for the current storm which began at approximately 4 pm today and is forecast to end at 9 pm tomorrow. Total water in this storm is expected to be 0.9 to 1.6 inches.

Avalanche Forecast

The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Friday, March 21, says, "The avalanche danger is MODERATE on wind-loaded, upper elevation slopes facing northwest through east/southeast where it is possible to trigger a slab of wind-drifted snow 6-24 inches deep. All non wind-loaded slopes have a LOW danger. Winds, cool temperatures, and cloud cover should keep wet snow activity to a minimum, but pay attention for possible wet avalanches if the strong sun affects slopes you are on or below."

News Alerts

Cottonwood Canyons

March 21 @ 11:50 pm

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A UDOT backcountry closure alert for Little Cottonwood (LCC Mid North Side) was updated on March 21 at 11:46 pm. The status is "closed". This applies to all terrain north of Little Cottonwood Creek from Gate B to Snowbird Entry 4 Extends 1,000 meters into Big Cottonwood. This alert starts on March 22 @ 8:45 am and ends on March 22 @ 6:00 pm. (details)

A UDOT backcountry closure alert for Little Cottonwood (LCC Full North Side) was updated on March 21 at 11:46 pm. The status is "closed". This applies to all terrain north of Little Cottonwood Creek from Gate B to Grizzly Gulch. Extends 100 feet over Twin Lakes Pass, and 1000 meters into Big Cottonwood. This alert starts on March 21 @ 10:00 pm and ends on March 22 @ 8:45 am. (details)

12/24-Hour Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

March 21 @ 2:39 pm

5:00 pm - 5:00 am

5:00 am - 5:00 pm

80% chance of
4 to 11 inches

(0.25" to 0.85" of H₂O)

20% chance of
11 to 13.5 inches

(0.85" to 1.05" of H₂O)

70% chance of
2.5 to 8 inches

(0.20" to 0.70" of H₂O)

30% chance of
8 to 10 inches

(0.70" to 0.85" of H₂O)

A moisture surge pushes into northern Utah this evening, kicking off snowfall in the higher terrain... Total snowfall of 10 to 18 inches is forecast for the current storm which began at approximately 4 pm today and is forecast to...

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7-Day Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

March 21 @ 1:03 pm

Tonight: Snow showers. Cloudy. Low around 23, with temperatures rising to around 25 overnight. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.