Millcreek Canyon backcountry9,500 ft · Utah
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 9:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Millcreek Canyon backcountry 37 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 0.8 in more on the way and light summit wind (4.6 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.8 in of snow, highs of 32–36°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
- +3.1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1321:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Millcreek Canyon winter gateWhere most people park and start
DirectionsDrive
- From Salt Lake City (home)25 min
- From Park City35 min
- From Provo/Orem50 min
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: UDOT Traffic
Upper winter gate closes Nov 1 (USFS). The gate was moved down-canyon in 2025–26 for road work.
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0.8 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 31°F NWS
- Visibility
- 5 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
Millcreek Canyon backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Millcreek Canyon backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Millcreek Canyon backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 32°Low 27°Snow 0.8 inChance of precipitation 82%Wind 4 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 36°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 35°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%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
Millcreek Canyon has no base yet, with 0 inches on the ground and 0.1 inches of new snow over 48 hours. Tomorrow's forecast calls for 0.9 inches, with 31.3°F and 4.6 mph summit wind, so bring layers. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
What’s happening
- Upper Mill Creek Canyon closed to all access for construction through Dec. 14
Forest Service alert lists the closure as running March 15 to December 14, 2026. This includes the road, picnic sites and trailheads in the upper area.
From news and public posts. Not used in the score.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Millcreek Canyon 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 Millcreek Canyon backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 32°, low 27°, 0.8 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 36°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 35°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Millcreek Canyon 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.