Western Uintas backcountry10,000 ft · Utah
35- 1Today4
- 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 Western Uintas backcountry 35 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 1 in more on the way and light summit wind (8.1 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 1 in of snow, highs of 36–42°F.
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 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
- 1 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
DirectionsDrive
- From Park City (home)40 min
- From Salt Lake City70 min
- From Provo/Orem70 min
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
- 1 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 8.1 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 35°F NWS
- Visibility
- 2.8 mi NWS
Updated 9:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. 1 in on the way and light wind.
35Stoke score
Western Uintas backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Western Uintas backcountry this week
- 35Wait
- 36Wait
- 34Wait
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Western Uintas backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 36°Low 29°Snow 1 inChance of precipitation 77%Wind 8 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 42°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 3%Wind 6 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 3%Wind 6 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow looks thin, with no new snow in the last 24 hours, 0.3 in over 48 hours, and 0 in of base depth. Expect 0.1 in of forecast snow, 8.1 mph summit wind, 35.9°F, and 5.6 mi visibility. Plan around the best window, allow about 40 min to drive from Park City, and bring layers. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
What’s happening
- NWS forecasts rain and snow showers for Western Uintas this week
Forecast shows up to 2 inches of snow in one night period with snow level near 9500 feet. Later periods show snow and rain with highs near 40.
- Winter weather advisory for Uintas above 8,000 feet
ABC4 forecast 12-18 inches above 9,000 feet, locally up to 24 inches, with snow levels falling to 6,500 feet Monday morning. This is a forecast, not a measured total.
- Storm winds down, snow favors western Uintas
KUTV says showers end by late Monday morning and skies dry out Tuesday. Mountain snow is most prevalent south of I-80 in the Wasatch and into the western Uintas.
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 9:25 pm MST.
What's the weather at Western Uintas backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 36°, low 29°, 1 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 42°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 26°, 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)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.