Cottonwood Canyon Road Information

Plan ahead

Winter driving can be unpredictable. Plan ahead for your Utah ski trip by getting traffic and weather information.

Check out the traffic dashboard, the UDOT Traffic Cameras in each canyon, digital signs and road weather forecasts. Need a car rental or shuttle to get to your ski lodge? Get more info about transit here.

Each resort in the Cottonwood Canyons has their own policies and parking systems, but all have digital signs at the mouth of the canyons to notify visitors of their parking lots status (limited, full, etc.). Please read these signs before driving up.


Road Status Updates

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2/18 3:25pm

SR-210 UPDATE

No new crashes reported to us at this time. A lot of visitors in both canyons today w/ extreme winter conditionsโ„๏ธ

expect:

โ€ผ๏ธ Delays exiting parking areas

โ€ผ๏ธ Fully stopped traffic at times

Delays will be more pronounced for visitors exiting upper canyons.

2/18 1:20pm

๐Ÿ‘‹ SR-190 & SR-210 UPDATE

Downhill delays likely today with snow showers continuing, road conditions deteriorating & high volume of traffic. 

โ€ผ๏ธConsider an early departure or be prepared for fully stopped traffic at times this PM in upper canyons. ๐Ÿ

2/18 11:57am

Parking in Alta is now FULL

Please consider taking the UTA ski bus or plan to ski tomorrow

2/18 11:33am

โš ๏ธ Crash Alert โš ๏ธ

SR-190: Multiple vehicle slide offs – slick road conditions. 

๐Ÿ“: Storm Mountain (MP 4.2)

Plows are in canyon.

EXPECT: Travel delays/stopped traffic in both directions as vehicle are being cleared. BrightonResort and SolitudeMTN

2/18 11:20am

SR-210 UPDATE

Bus is on the move ๐ŸŽ‰

2/18 11:13am

Parking at Snowbird in free and paid lots is now FULL.

Advanced paid reservations remain saved. Several UTA buses are stuck in the canyon, so please plan to carpool and visit later in the afternoon after 1 pm.

2/18 10:10am

๐Ÿ‘‹โ€ผ๏ธ SR-190 travelers: Brighton Resort parking lot is FULL, adjust your travel plans accordingly

2/18 9:30am

๐Ÿ‘‹ SR-210 ROAD CONDITIONS
Lower-upper: snow covered

โ€ผ๏ธExpect heavy snow and winter conditions. Snow is expected to INCREASE around noon โ„๏ธ (remember what comes up must come down๐Ÿ)

๐ŸšจTraction devices REQUIRED

Travel w/ caution to/from AltaSkiArea Snowbird

2/18 9:00am

๐Ÿ‘‹ SR-210 & SR-190 UPDATE 

A high volume of traffic headed up both canyons this AM. Expect delays!

โฐ๐ŸšŒIf you havenโ€™t left yet, adjust your travel plans. 

Estimated traffic volumes/travel times:

https://cottonwoodcanyons.udot.utah.gov/canyon-road-information/

2/18 8:20am

๐Ÿ‘‹SR-190 ROAD CONDITIONS

Lower: wet/slush

Upper: snow covered

๐Ÿ“Snow increases at Cardiff (MP 10.7)

๐ŸšจTraction devices are REQUIRED

โ€ผ๏ธCrews are out: travel delays are likely today to SolitudeMTN BrightonResort.


    Traffic Information

    Traffic Cameras

    UDOT Road Signs

    CHAINS/4X4
    REQUIRED

    TRACTION
    DEVICES REQ

    Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR-210)

    CHAINS/4X4
    REQUIRED

    TRACTION
    DEVICES REQ

    Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190)โ€‹

    CHAINS/4X4
    REQUIRED
    SR-190 / SR-210

    TRACTION DEVICES
    REQUIRED
    SR-190 / SR-210

    6200 S / SR-190 @ 3200 E

    CHAINS/4X4
    REQUIRED
    SR-210

    TRACTION DEVICES
    REQUIRED
    SR-210

    Wasatch Blvd / 3650 E / SR-210 @ 7700 S

    Road & Weather Forecasts