Big Cottonwood backcountry10,200 ft · Utah
37- .6Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 9:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Big Cottonwood backcountry 37 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 0.6 in more on the way and light summit wind (4.6 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.6 in of snow, highs of 32–34°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
- -6°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
DirectionsDrive
- From Salt Lake City (home)30 min
- From Provo/Orem45 min
- From Park City45 min
Canyon roadRoad status unavailable, check UDOT Traffic
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0.6 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 29.4°F NWS
- Visibility
- 5.3 mi NWS
Updated 9:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
37Stoke score
Big Cottonwood backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Big Cottonwood backcountry this week
- 37Wait
- 37Wait
- 36Wait
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Big Cottonwood backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 32°Low 28°Snow 0.6 inChance of precipitation 80%Wind 4 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 34°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 34°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 5%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow shows no new snow so far, a 1 inch forecast, and a thin base of 0 inches. Expect 29.4°F, 4.6 mph summit wind, and 6.1 miles of visibility, so bring layers. Allow about 30 minutes from Salt Lake City, and 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 (NWS forecast) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 9:25 pm MST. Base depth: 1 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Big Cottonwood backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 32°, low 28°, 0.6 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 34°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 34°, low 25°, 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)typical drive timeNWS forecast
Updated 9:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Utah Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.