Observation: Brighton Perimeter

Observation Date

3/27/2026

Observer Name

Maushund

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter

Location Name or Route

Brighton Perimeter / Guardsman

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Bright blue stunner of a high-pressure summer day here in the Wasatch. I left the house in soft shells, a tank top, and a mid-layer—and didn't feel the need to throw on anything else throughout the day.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Last night's refreeze led to improved riding conditions (compared to the past several days) in the late morning/early afternoon. However, things were back to wet, unconsolidated, and isothermic mush by 14:00. Ski penetration off groomers was >10" near 10,000' at 13:00, and >5" even on groomers at 14:00.

I witnessed riders battling route-finding through dirt patches that made navigation weaving through crevasses in the Alaska Range look mild.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wet Snow

Problem #1 Comments

Many solar slopes are snow-free in BCC, however on slopes with coverage, the wet snow avalanche potential remains. Several large wet snow avalanches were visible down along the Provo skyline from Brighton, with small slides visible in BCC that likely occurred in the past handful of days. Last night's refreeze kept things mild for the day, however with the lack of refreeze coming overnight and another increase in temps, activity is likely to continue.

Comments

*In partnership with our non-profit team, we started to take down beacon checker trailhead signs for the season here in BCC.*

PHOTOS:

#1: Coverage on solar slopes in BCC from Brighton.

#2: Wet activity from recent days along the Provo skyline.

#3: Past wet slides in BCC.

#4: Flip-flop penetration in the parking lot by 14:10