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Skyline backcountry

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As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Skyline backcountry 30 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. Updated .

Avalanche danger · Skyline

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
-1.6°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 612:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Parking near the SR-31 summitWhere most people park and start
Directions
Drive
  • From Provo/Orem (home)85 min
  • From Park City115 min
  • From Salt Lake City120 min
Typical, no traffic. Estimate.
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: UDOT Traffic

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
1 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
3 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
4.6 mph
NWS
Temperature
32.6°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.

30Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Skyline backcountry snow forecast

Skyline backcountry10,000 ft · Utah
30
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 Skyline backcountry this week

  1. Today30Wait
  2. Sat30Wait
  3. Sun28Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Skyline backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 37°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 41°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 43°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

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

Stoke’s take

Only 0.9 inches of new snow has fallen in 48 hours, none in the last 24, and none is forecast, over a thin 3-inch base at 32.1°F. Wind is light and visibility is 9.6 miles, and the drive from Provo is about 85 minutes, so plan around tomorrow's best window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Skyline backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 1 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 3 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Skyline 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 41°, low 27°, 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 Skyline 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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