A Local's Guide to

Ski Little Cottonwood Canyon

2024 Snow Outlook Little Cottonwood Canyon
Ski Little Cottonwood Canyon

Skiing or staying around Alta or Snowbird? I put together a detailed guide on how to maximize your trip with minimal costs and agony, whether you’re skiing or snowboarding Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Updated February 2024 Update:

January 22nd: NOAA announces that skiing conditions “Might be Favorable” in Utah and elsewhere.

This of course comes with a few caveats:

2024 Snow Predictions: Key Issues

El Niño won't hit Utah in February

February 2024 Snowfall Prediction Utah
February 2024 Snowfall Prediction Utah

NOAA’s most recent report finds that El Niño will increase precipitation further west of Utah in February 2024, but that preciptation looks about average for Utah Ski Resorts. 

NOAA predicts a strengthening of El Niño in March through May.

A Warming Pattern up Ahead

February 2024 utah ski conditions warming pattern
Warmer than usual temperatures coming to Utah Ski areas

NOAA’s prediction for temperatures in Utah’s Ski areas will be higher than average.

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Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola