Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated March 18 @ 3:30 am

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Current Conditions

At 3:00 am, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 36 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 10 mph out of the west with gusts to 19. In the last 48 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has decreased 2 inches. In the last 4 weeks, the depth has decreased 10 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 63 degrees. And from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, no new snow is expected. The nighttime low temperature will be 43 degrees.

Avalanche Forecast

The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Tuesday, March 17, says, "This morning, avalanche danger is LOW, and the snowpack is generally stable. Mountain travel carries inherent risks, and Normal Caution is advised. Throughout the day, avalanche danger may rise to MODERATE as temperatures climb and skies remain clear. Small wet loose avalanches on sunny, wind-sheltered slopes may become possible. Pay attention to changing conditions; if a slope becomes unsupportable, it's time to switch aspects. The high winds should keep most of the wet snow at bay today, but expect avalanche danger to increase over the next few days with this significant warm-up. Continue to avoid glide avalanche terrain such as Stairs Gulch, Broads Fork, Mill B South, and the Porter Slabs in upper Porter Fork."

No road alerts or backcountry closures were detected.