Ski · Big Cottonwood Canyon

Big Cottonwood backcountry

As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Big Cottonwood backcountry 37 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (4.6 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 36–45°F. Updated 12:25 pm MST.

Avalanche danger · Salt Lake

Official forecast from Utah Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. The Utah Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds, usually in late November. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. utahavalanchecenter.org

Read the full forecast at Utah Avalanche Center

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Utah Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0 in
New snow, 72h: 0 in
Max wind, 24h: No data
Temperature change, 24h: +1.1°F
Rain on snow, 24h: No

From SNOTEL 366:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Butler Fork trailheadWhere most people park and start

Directions

Drive

From Salt Lake City (home)30 min
From Provo/Orem45 min
From Park City45 min

Typical, no traffic. Estimate.

Canyon roadRoad status unavailable, check UDOT Traffic

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 1 in
Ridge wind: 4.6 mph
Temperature: 32.9°F
Visibility: 9.9 mi

Updated 12:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

37Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Big Cottonwood backcountry snow forecast

Big Cottonwood backcountry10,200 ft · Utah

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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 12:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Big Cottonwood backcountry this week

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Big Cottonwood backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 36°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 40°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 4 mph, gusts 7 mph
Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 45°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

Base is thin at 1 inch, with 0.9 inch of new snow over 48 hours and none forecast. It's 32.4°F with light wind and 9.9 miles of visibility. Plan layers for the cold start and allow about 30 minutes for the drive. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Big Cottonwood backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 1 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Big Cottonwood backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: sunny, high 36°, low 25°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 40°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 45°, low 31°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Big Cottonwood backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL stationtypical drive time

Updated 12:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Utah Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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