Brighton

2026-01-08 09:22:47.246414-07:00
Monday - Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
night skiing
Mon-Sat - until 9pm - 4 lifts
parking information
updated 2026-01-08 16:00:04+00:00 at 2026-01-08 16:00:04+00:00
Overnight
9”
Past 24 HR
9”
Past 48 HR
9”
Utah Powder Days
This Season i
3

last 7 days 66” total

last 7 days 66” total

base depth
67”
year to date
136”
snow stake elev.
9,500’
base elev.
8,755’
peak elev.
10,500’

Base Depth + Year-to-date Snowfall

Brighton comments:

JANUARY 8: The faucet has turned on around 3am and hasn't let up yet. A lot of snow has falling in a short amount of time and the snow is coming down soft and fluffy. Days like today are a perfect reminder of why Utah is home to "The Greatest Snow on Earth."

Anticipated Operations Status

terrain open
54/77 runs
lifts open
parks open

mountain weather forecast

high temp
18°
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Today
high temp
18°
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
high temp
18°
temperature
direction
134°
average mph
10
gust mph
0
wind
chance of precipitation
75%
precipitation
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

web cams

Molly Greens / Crest
Majestic Lift
Parking Lot
Crest Chair (top)
Silver Fork - Mile Post 12.5
Cardiff Fork - Mile Post 10.7
S-Turns - Mile Post 6.3
Dogwood - Mile Post 4.1 - Bottom of Canyon
Wasatch Blv & Fort Union/Big Cottonwood Canyon

road restrictions

routes
restrictions
updated
routes SR-190 Big Cottonwood Canyon Mouth to Spruces
restrictions Traction devices required for all vehicles
updated 2026-01-08 09:05:44+00:00
routes SR-190 Spruces and above
restrictions Traction devices required for all vehicles
updated 2026-01-08 09:05:44+00:00

take the bus

Taking the ski bus to Utah’s resorts is the relaxing, affordable and sustainable way to enjoy your mountain commute.
The closest bus stop is located at Brighton Resort.
The closest Park and Ride stop is located at Big Cottonwood Park & Ride.

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