Little Cottonwood backcountry11,000 ft · Utah
37- .6Today4
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- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 9:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Little Cottonwood backcountry 37 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 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 30–33°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
- 3 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -5.2°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1308:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
White Pine trailheadWhere most people park and start
DirectionsDrive
- From Salt Lake City (home)35 min
- From Provo/Orem45 min
- From Park City50 min
Canyon roadRoad status unavailable, check UDOT Traffic
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0.6 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 7 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 29.8°F NWS
- Visibility
- 3.8 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.
37Stoke score
Little Cottonwood backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Little Cottonwood backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Little Cottonwood backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 30°Low 27°Snow 0.6 inChance of precipitation 85%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 33°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 32°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 7%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
Little Cottonwood has a thin 7 in base, with no new snow in the last 48 hours and 0.8 in forecast. Temperatures are near 30°F, with light summit wind and visibility around 5.6 mi. Allow about 35 minutes for the drive and plan for the later window today. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Little Cottonwood 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: 7 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Little Cottonwood backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 30°, low 27°, 0.6 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 33°, low 25°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 32°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Little 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 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.