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Western Uintas backcountry

Ski · Mirror Lake Highway (Soapstone)

Western Uintas backcountry

Photo: David Jolley · CC BY-SA 3.0

As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Western Uintas backcountry 35 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 45–55°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · Uintas

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
1 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
+0.2°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 828:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Soapstone Basin winter trailheadWhere most people park and start
Directions
Drive
  • From Park City (home)40 min
  • From Salt Lake City70 min
  • From Provo/Orem70 min
Typical, no traffic. Estimate.
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: UDOT Traffic

SR-150 is gated at Soapstone for winter, usually early to mid December.

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
4.6 mph
NWS
Temperature
39.8°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.

35Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Western Uintas backcountry snow forecast

Western Uintas backcountry10,000 ft · Utah
35
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 Western Uintas backcountry this week

  1. Today35Wait
  2. Sat30Wait
  3. Sun30Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Western Uintas backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 45°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 51°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 55°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 7 mph, gusts 13 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 is thin on snow, with 0 inches in the last 24 hours, 1 inch over 48 hours, none forecast, and a 0 inch base. Temperature is 38.8°F with light summit wind and 10 miles of visibility. Allow roughly 40 minutes for the drive, pack layers, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

What’s happening

From news and public posts. Not used in the score.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Western Uintas 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: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Western Uintas backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: sunny, high 45°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 51°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 55°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Western Uintas 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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