Cottonwood Canyons
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Updated December 1 @ 6:26 am

Summary

Cottonwood Canyons

December 1 @ 6:26 am

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Current Conditions

At 5:00 am, the temperature near the top of Solitude's Powderhorn chairlift was 14 degrees. Winds at the top of Mount Baldy are averaging 11 mph out of the west with gusts to 16. In the last 24 hours, the snow depth midway up Alta's Collins chairlift has decreased 1 inch.

Forecast Conditions

The forecast says that today, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm, there is a 75 percent chance of 2 to 5 inches of snow and a 25 percent chance of 1 and a half to 2 inches. The daytime high temperature will be 23 degrees. And from 5:00 pm today until 5:00 am tomorrow, there is a 75 percent chance of 5 to 9 and a half inches of snow and a 25 percent chance of 9 and a half to 12 and a half inches. The nighttime low temperature will be 14 degrees.

Total snowfall of 22 to 32 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 6 am today and end at noon on Monday. Total water in this storm is expected to be 1.8 to 2.4 inches.

Avalanche Forecast

The Utah Avalanche Center's avalanche forecast for the Salt Lake area on Thursday, November 30, says, "Watch for changing weather as a series of winter storms make an appearance on Friday. This storm could overload an already weak snowpack and make for trickier avalanche conditions. For now, steep slopes on the shady half of the compass that look smooth and free of rocks will be the most suspect. Dig down to assess if you have weak sugary crystals underneath a thicker slab of new or wind-loaded snow before committing to a slope. Any avalanche that you may trigger could mean a nasty ride through rocky terrain. This update is from 0610AM Thursday November 30, 2023."

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12/24-Hour Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

December 1 @ 2:38 am

5:00 am - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 5:00 am

75% chance of
2 to 5 inches

(0.15" to 0.30" of H₂O)

25% chance of
1.5 to 2 inches

(0.10" to 0.15" of H₂O)

75% chance of
5 to 9.5 inches

(0.25" to 0.55" of H₂O)

25% chance of
9.5 to 12.5 inches

(0.55" to 0.70" of H₂O)

A series of storm systems will impact the area today through the weekend. The first piece is bringing some snow showers to northwest... Total snowfall of 22 to 32 inches is forecast for the next storm which will begin at approximately 6 am today and end at noon on...

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7-Day Forecast

Cottonwood Canyons

December 1 @ 2:35 am

Overnight: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 5. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday: Snow. Cloudy. High near 17, with temperatures falling to around 12 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night: Snow. Cloudy. Low around 11, with temperatures rising to around 14 overnight. Wind chill values as low as -4. West northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Saturday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Sunday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Snow likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.