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Millcreek Canyon backcountry

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As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Millcreek Canyon 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 38–47°F. Updated .

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
-4.3°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1321:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Millcreek Canyon winter gateWhere most people park and start
Directions
Drive
  • From Salt Lake City (home)25 min
  • From Park City35 min
  • From Provo/Orem50 min
Typical, no traffic. Estimate.
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: UDOT Traffic

Upper winter gate closes Nov 1 (USFS). The gate was moved down-canyon in 2025–26 for road work.

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
1 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
4.6 mph
NWS
Temperature
34.8°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.

37Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Millcreek Canyon backcountry snow forecast

Millcreek Canyon backcountry9,500 ft · Utah
37
Last 24 hours0″Fri 12:25 pm MST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. 0Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

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

Best day to ski Millcreek Canyon backcountry this week

  1. Today37Wait
  2. Sat35Wait
  3. Sun35Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Millcreek Canyon backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 38°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 43°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 2 mph, gusts 8 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 47°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow shows no new snow in the last 24 hours and none forecast, with a thin 1 in base. Temperatures are around 34.3°F with light wind and visibility near 9.6 mi. Pack layers and allow about 25 minutes for the drive. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Millcreek Canyon 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 Millcreek Canyon backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: sunny, high 38°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 43°, low 25°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 47°, low 29°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Millcreek Canyon 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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