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Brian Head backcountry

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As of 9:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Brian Head backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (12.7 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 25–32°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · Southwest

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
1 in
New snow, 48h
0 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
-8.3°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 390:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Brian Head town parking, SR-143Where most people park and start
Directions
Drive
  • From St. George (home)75 min
  • From Provo/Orem165 min
  • From Salt Lake City210 min
Typical, no traffic. Estimate.
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
10 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
12.7 mph
NWS
Temperature
25.1°F
NWS
Visibility
7.4 mi
NWS

Updated 9:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

31Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Brian Head backcountry snow forecast

Brian Head backcountry11,300 ft · Utah
31
Last 24 hours0″Wed 9:25 pm MST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today4
  2. 0Thu5
  3. 0Fri6
  4. Sat7
  5. Sun8
  6. Mon9
  7. Tue10

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Brian Head backcountry this week

  1. Today31Wait
  2. Thu32Wait
  3. Fri31Wait
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Brian Head backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 25°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 17%Wind 14 mph, gusts 24 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5Partly cloudyHigh 32°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 9 mph, gusts 15 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6SunnyHigh 29°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 12 mph, gusts 20 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the past 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is thin at 10 inches. Summit wind is 12.7 mph, it's 25.1°F, and visibility is 7.4 miles, so dress in layers and plan around the listed best window, allowing about 75 minutes from St George. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Brian Head backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 9:25 pm MST. Base depth: 10 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).

What's the weather at Brian Head backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: clear, high 25°, low 21°, 0 in of snow; Thu: partly cloudy, high 32°, low 19°, 0 in of snow; Fri: sunny, high 29°, low 21°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Brian Head 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 time

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.

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