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Daniels Summit conditions

US 40 · 8,020 ft

Looks good

Daniels Summit right now: open, 52°F, fair.

  • Open
  • 52°F
  • Fair
UDOT report, updated 6 min ago

Dry (Through Daniels Canyon)

52°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.

US-40 @ Strawberry Rd / MP 40.4, WA

5.8 mi east of the summit · Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT Traffic)

US-40 @ Strawberry Reservoir / MP 42, WA

7.4 mi east of the summit · Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT Traffic)

US-40 @ Strawberry Reservoir Ladders / MP 45.2, WA

10.7 mi east of the summit · Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT Traffic)

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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 Daniels Summit closes

Plan a drive: when a pass on the way is closed, the drive goes over an open one instead and says so.

Questions

Is Daniels Summit open right now?

Yes. UDOT reports: Open (updated 6 min ago).

Do I need chains on Daniels Summit?

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 Daniels Summit?

8,020 feet, on US 40, connecting Heber City to Duchesne and Vernal.

What if Daniels Summit closes?

The nearest other ways across are Soldier Summit (US 6), Indian Canyon Summit (US 191), Provo Canyon (US 189), Mayflower Summit (US 40) or Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR 190). Check their status above before you change your plans: storms often close more than one.