Little Cottonwood backcountry11,000 ft · Utah
36- 0Today6
- 0Sat7
- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 12:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Little Cottonwood backcountry 36 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 37–43°F.
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 CenterForecasts 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
- +5.2°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1308:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
White Pine trailheadWhere most people park and start
DirectionsDrive
- From Salt Lake City (home)35 min
- From Provo/Orem45 min
- From Park City50 min
Canyon roadRoad status unavailable, check UDOT Traffic
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 6 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 33.5°F NWS
- Visibility
- 10 mi NWS
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.
36Stoke score
Little Cottonwood backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Little Cottonwood backcountry this week
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- 35Wait
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Little Cottonwood backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 37°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 40°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 43°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 8 mph, gusts 13 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Little Cottonwood has a thin 6 in base, with 0.9 in of new snow over the last 48 hours, none in the last 24, and none forecast. Summit wind is light at 4.6 mph, it's 33.5°F, and visibility is 10 miles. Plan layers for the 35-minute drive, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Little 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: 6 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Little Cottonwood backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: sunny, high 37°, low 22°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 40°, low 22°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 43°, low 28°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Little 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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