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SNOWBIRD · LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON

Snowbird snow report — live conditions and forecast

Live snow depth, temperature, wind, the 7-day National Weather Service mountain forecast and Utah Avalanche Center danger for Snowbird. Plus UDOT road cameras on Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210). Every number on this page is fetched live from a public agency feed, and the caveat sits next to the number. Always check the resort and the Utah Avalanche Center before you go.

  • 7,760'
    Base elevation
  • 11,000'
    Top elevation
  • 3,240'
    Vertical drop
  • 2,500 acres
    Skiable terrain

The Aerial Tram climbs 2,900 vertical feet to Hidden Peak in about eight minutes, opening Mineral Basin on the back side.

What Is on This Page

Resort Conditions

Current temperature, wind, snow depth and 24-hour change at Snowbird, read from the nearest NWS gridpoint and NRCS SNOTEL station.

7-Day Forecast

Day-by-day mountain forecast with expected snow accumulation, printed as the National Weather Service writes it.

Avalanche & Road

Utah Avalanche Center danger rating and bottom line for the forecast zone, with UDOT canyon road cameras and status.

Snowpack

Season snow-depth curve against the ten-year median, from the SNOTEL station that serves Snowbird.

Forecast Map

Every Utah resort on one map with its current temperature, so you can compare canyons at a glance.

The Powder Buoy

Wave height at NOAA buoy 46059 off the California coast, the swell Utah skiers watch as a rough five-day lead on Wasatch storms.

Common Questions

How big is Snowbird?

Snowbird runs from 7,760' at the base to 11,000' up top, a vertical drop of 3,240', across 2,500 acres of terrain.

Which avalanche forecast zone covers Snowbird?

The Utah Avalanche Center's Salt Lake zone. This page shows that zone's danger rating and bottom line as the UAC writes it. Always read the full forecast at utahavalanchecenter.org before you go.

How do you get to Snowbird?

By Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210). UDOT road cameras and status for that route sit in the Avalanche & road section of this page.

What are Snowbird's lift hours?

Winter Lifts: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Summer Lifts: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Aerial Tram & scenic lifts, seasonal Fri–Sun.

Where does the snow depth for Snowbird come from?

Snowbird SNOTEL, NRCS station 766:UT:SNTL at 9,177 ft, plus the nearest National Weather Service gridpoint for weather and forecast.

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Sources

National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) · NRCS SNOTEL · Utah Avalanche Center · NOAA National Data Buoy Center · UDOT Traffic. SnoCast Utah is a one-person project and is not affiliated with any resort or agency.

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