Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated February 19 @ 10:55 am

Summary

Cottonwood Canyons

February 19 @ 10:55 am

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Current Conditions

At 10:00 am, the temperature at the top of Brighton's Great Western chairlift was -1 degree. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 12 mph out of the south-southwest with gusts to 16. In the last 48 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has increased 20 inches. In the last 2 weeks, the depth has increased 33 inches.

Forecast Conditions

The forecast says that today, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm, there is a 75 percent chance of 0 to a half inch of snow and a 25 percent chance of a half inch. The daytime high temperature will be 21 degrees. And from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, there is a 75 percent chance of a trace to 2 and a half inches of snow and a 25 percent chance of 2 and a half to 3 and a half inches. The nighttime low temperature will be 12 degrees.

Total snowfall of 2 to 10 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 5 pm today and end at 10 pm tomorrow. Total water in this storm is expected to be 0.3 to 1.25 inches.

Avalanche Forecast

The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Thursday, February 19, says, "The avalanche danger is HIGH on upper- and mid-elevation slopes facing northwest through north and east. New snowfall and strong winds have created very dangerous conditions. Avalanches triggered in wind-drifted or new snow could step down more than 4 feet into weak-faceted snow, producing large, dangerous, and potentially deadly slides. Both natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely. With clearer weather, backcountry riders may be tempted by these appealing conditions, but avalanche danger remains high. Most avalanche accidents occur after peak instability. Fortunately, avalanche terrain can be easily avoided, and excellent riding is available on lower-angled slopes. Remember, once you leave a ski resort boundary, you are entering backcountry terrain. What to do today: Stick to slopes less than 30 degrees Stay well away from slopes connected to or below anything steeper than 30 degrees."

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Cottonwood Canyons

February 19 @ 10:55 am

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12/24-Hour Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

February 19 @ 2:31 am

5:00 am - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 5:00 am

75% chance of
0 to 0.5 inches

25% chance of
0.5 inches

(0.10" to 0.05" of H₂O)

75% chance of
a trace to 2.5 inches

25% chance of
2.5 to 3.5 inches

(0.15" to 0.20" of H₂O)

The previous storm has pushed into the Great Plains with only light showers remaining with little to no accumulations... Total snowfall of 2 to 10 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 5 pm today and end at 10 pm...

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7-Day Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

February 19 @ 2:07 am

Today: A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. South southwest wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 6, with temperatures rising to around 8 overnight. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.