Steve's Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated February 20 @ 11:35 am
Summary
Cottonwood Canyons
February 20 @ 11:35 am
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Current Conditions
At 11:00 am, the temperature near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift was 12 degrees. Winds on Cardiff Peak are averaging 9 mph out of the northwest with gusts to 24. In the last 36 hours, the snow depth near the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift has decreased 2 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 1 and a half inches of snow and a 25 percent chance of 1 and a half to 3 inches. 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 0 to a half inch of snow and a 25 percent chance of a half to 1 inch. The nighttime low temperature will be 5 degrees.
Avalanche Forecast
The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Friday, February 20, says, "The avalanche danger is HIGH on upper- and mid-elevation slopes facing northwest through north and east. Recent 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. In just two days, we have experienced two devastating avalanche fatalities affecting parents, children, and the broader community. These are huge red flags, and we need to slow down and rethink our choices. Most accidents and fatalities happen after peak instability. Let's not add to that number going into this weekend. Return home safely at the end of the day. Avalanche terrain can be avoided, and excellent riding is available on lower-angled slopes. Remember, once you leave a ski resort boundary, you are in the backcountry. Advice is simple today: stick to slopes less than 30 degrees, stay well away from slopes connected to or below anything steeper than 30 degrees, and be aware of who is above and below you."
News Alerts
Cottonwood Canyons
February 20 @ 11:35 am
No road alerts or backcountry closures were detected.
12/24-Hour Forecast
Cottonwood Canyons
February 20 @ 2:51 am
| 5:00 am - 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm - 5:00 am |
| 75% chance of 25% chance of (0.10" to 0.15" of H2O) | 75% chance of 25% chance of (0.05" to 0.07" of H2O) |
Low density light snow is currently falling (20 to 1 ratios) across the mountains of northern Utah. This is associated with a low moving across southern Utah and an approaching trough moving in from the northwest leading to weak ascent and light snow...
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7-Day Forecast
Cottonwood Canyons
February 20 @ 2:07 am
Today: Snow likely before 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 12, with temperatures falling to around 10 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 1, with temperatures rising to around 3 overnight. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -10. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday: Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday 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 20 @ 11:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 20 @ 11:00 am |
24-Hour Wind
Cardiff Peak Wind
February 20 @ 11:10 am
48-Hour Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 20 @ 11:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 20 @ 11:00 am |
| Current depth: 94" | Current depth: 86" |
30-Day Snow Depth
| Alta's Collins February 20 @ 11:00 am | Brighton's Crest February 20 @ 11:00 am |
| Current depth: 94" | Current depth: 86" |
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