Little Cottonwood Canyon — Road Conditions
From 6200 S and Wasatch Boulevard (near the gravel pit), traffic has a light delay — about 8 minutes to the canyon mouth (a light delay, ~1 min extra); 20 minutes to Snowbird Entry 1 (a light delay, ~2 min extra); 26 minutes to Alta (a light delay, ~4 min extra). Light traffic, about 504 vehicles (14% of capacity as of 2:45 PM). Weather snapshot — lower canyon: 50°F, 1 mph winds (3 mph gusts); middle canyon: 43°F, 1 mph winds (2 mph gusts); upper canyon: 44°F, 2 mph winds (9 mph gusts). At the mouth of the canyon, the electronic UDOT sign is clear with no message displayed.
Interested in detailed travel data? Find out here with live road status, restrictions, travel times and traffic snapshots; or jump straight to UDOT cams for current visibility and road surface.
Official UDOT Cottonwoods updates
For official road closures, avalanche closure and mitigation updates, construction notices and incident reports on SR-210, follow UDOT Cottonwoods on these channels.
Alta & Snowbird weather pages
Check resort weather, snow totals, wind and lift status to pair with SR-210 road conditions and delays.
Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Conditions, Closures and Travel Times
This page summarizes live SR-210 road conditions including current traffic, delays, and travel times for the mouth, mid‑canyon and the upper canyon near Snowbird and Alta. During storms, avalanche mitigation can prompt an avalanche closure or rolling holds; reopen timing depends on hazard and cleanup.
If you need a deeper dive into SR-210 travel data—closures, restrictions, congestion and delay versus free‑flow—visit the LCC travel dashboard. For visual checks of road surface and weather, the UDOT cams show plowing progress, lane coverage and traffic backups in real time.
Construction and maintenance can add brief lane closures and flagging operations. Always defer to official UDOT notices for restrictions (chains/4x4) and construction updates; we aggregate these into the summary above so you can plan a safe departure window and avoid unnecessary delays and traffic.
Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Conditions — FAQ
How do I check Little Cottonwood Canyon road conditions right now?Click to expand
See the live summary and travel panels for Little Cottonwood Canyon (SR‑210) conditions including closures, restrictions, travel times and traffic. For cams and visibility, visit UDOT cams on our Little Cottonwood Canyon pages.
Are there traffic delays in Little Cottonwood Canyon right now?Click to expand
Delays vary with weather, plowing and incidents. Compare current travel times against typical free‑flow minutes, and use the road cameras to verify backups at the mouth, mid‑canyon and upper canyon near Snowbird and Alta.
When does avalanche mitigation close SR‑210?Click to expand
Avalanche mitigation and control work can close SR‑210 before, during or after storms. Reopen times depend on hazard, visibility and cleanup. Watch for “Avalanche closure” alerts and gate status; our summary reflects current holds.
Is construction impacting Little Cottonwood Canyon travel this season?Click to expand
Construction and maintenance can introduce lane closures, flagging and reduced speeds on SR‑210. Check message signs and our status chips for work zones; cameras help confirm traffic impacts and expected delays.
Where do I find official closures and restrictions for SR‑210?Click to expand
Always defer to UDOT for official closures, traction laws (4x4/chains) and construction notices on SR‑210. Our page summarizes current road conditions and links to travel times, UDOT cams and alerts.
What are typical Little Cottonwood Canyon travel times?Click to expand
Travel times vary by weather, traffic and mitigation holds. The conditions page shows current minutes and delay versus free‑flow to help plan a safe departure window.
How do I know if chains or 4x4 are required?Click to expand
UDOT posts traction restrictions during winter storms. Look for the Restrictions chip and roadside signs; if you’re in 2WD, chains may be required when posted.
Do Little Cottonwood Canyon conditions include wind, snow and road surface?Click to expand
Yes—the dashboard combines weather stations, UDOT cams and reports to summarize wind, new snow, temperature, and road surface so you can assess driving conditions.
What causes heavy traffic, a.k.a. “Red Snake”, in Little Cottonwood Canyon?Click to expand
Heavy downhill traffic often follows powder days and limited openings. Expect congestion near resort egress and merge areas; compare travel times and use cameras to plan a later descent and avoid delays.
Where can I find everything in one place?Click to expand
Find out here on the Little Cottonwood Canyon hub: live travel times, closures, restrictions, UDOT cams and weather snapshots to plan your trip up SR‑210.
Are buses a good option during holds or heavy traffic?Click to expand
UTA ski buses can reduce congestion and parking pressure on storm days. Check schedules and Park & Ride details; still allow extra time during active snowfall or mitigation.
How frequently is the conditions data updated?Click to expand
Core road conditions, travel times and cameras update frequently, especially during storms. If something looks stale, refresh the page or check adjacent cameras and stations.
Where can I see snow stake and resort conditions?Click to expand
Snow stake and resort camera views from Alta and Snowbird show snowfall, wind and visibility at elevation. They complement road condition reports on SR‑210.