The Magic of the Cottonwood Canyons: Part 2 | Why Is Utah Weather So Good for Powder? This is the second article in a two-part series discussing what makes great powder and the reasons why it is found in the Cottonwood Canyons near Salt Lake City, Utah. Part 1 sets the stage and presents the facts for why Utah has some of the best powder skiing in the world. Part 2 is for the weather enthusiasts and explains why […] Weather John Solder | July 19, 2025 0 Comments
Why Does It Snow So Much in Utah? Big Cottonwood Canyon (Brighton and Solitude) and Little Cottonwood Canyon (Alta and Snowbird) resorts are world-renowned ski destinations, and Utah is said to have the “Greatest Snow on Earth”. At first, this may seem odd and, frankly, a bold statement for a state probably better known for desert towers and slot canyons. So let’s unpack the claim and better understand what makes Utah powder so […] Weather John Solder | July 12, 2025 4 Comments
VIDEO: Dreaming of Deep Days at Alta Ski Area, UT with The Daily Pow [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFkbuW0mSs"] SnowBrains | October 26, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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