Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd / SR-190 @ Dogwood / MP 4.1, SL
12.1 mi west of the summit · Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT Traffic)
Big Cottonwood Canyon conditions
SR 190 · 8,775 ft
Looks good
Big Cottonwood Canyon right now: open, 53°F, fair.
- Open
- 53°F
- Fair
UDOT report, updated 10 min ago
Dry (Big Cottonwood Canyon Mouth to Spruces). Dry (Spruces and above)
53°F · Fair
Chains today: Nothing required now for any vehicle
What's a traction tire? Our reading of the state's rule. Signs on the road always come first. UDOT Traffic road conditions
Cameras in order from west to east. Pick a way to see them as you'd pass them.
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This season
Since we started on Oct 19: chains required on 0 days, closed on 0 days, traction tires on 0 days.
The last 30 days, worst report of each day: closed chains traction tires open no report
If Big Cottonwood Canyon closes
- Little Cottonwood Canyon Open SR 210 · 2 mi away
- Mayflower Summit Open US 40 · 8 mi away
- Parleys Summit Open I 80 · 11 mi away
- Provo Canyon Open US 189 · 14 mi away
- Daniels Summit Open US 40 · 27 mi away
Plan a drive: when a pass on the way is closed, the drive goes over an open one instead and says so.
Questions
Is Big Cottonwood Canyon open right now?
Yes. UDOT reports: Open (updated 10 min ago).
Do I need chains on Big Cottonwood Canyon?
Today: car (2wd): nothing required now; awd or 4wd: nothing required now; towing or over 10,000 lb: nothing required now. Rules change with the weather, often within an hour, so look again before you leave.
How high is Big Cottonwood Canyon?
8,775 feet, on SR 190, connecting Salt Lake Valley to Solitude and Brighton.
What if Big Cottonwood Canyon closes?
The nearest other ways across are Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR 210), Mayflower Summit (US 40), Parleys Summit (I 80), Provo Canyon (US 189) or Daniels Summit (US 40). Check their status above before you change your plans: storms often close more than one.