Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Brighton Ski Resort
Brighton sits at the upper end of Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City. It combines daytime skiing and snowboarding with a substantial winter night-riding program, making the session you choose an important part of the plan.
- Big Cottonwood Canyon access
- Separate night-riding trail map
- Freestyle progression areas
Terrain and ability at Brighton
The resort publishes separate winter and night trail maps. Freestyle areas also differ: Pee-Wee is intended for small-feature progression, while Majestic's features are geared toward advanced riders. A terrain park's approach trail does not establish whether its jumps suit the whole group.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Check the resort's winter parking guidance and canyon road conditions before leaving. Parking areas near Brighton Center and Milly Chalet provide different landmarks. Seasonal ski-bus service can be an alternative, with routes and timetables checked for your date.
Plan a Brighton meetup
Name Brighton Center or Milly Chalet rather than simply 'the parking lot.' Include whether you are meeting for daytime or night riding, and check which lifts and terrain are scheduled for that session before agreeing on laps.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Brighton snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 3:56 PM MDT
- TonightLow 41°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph
- SundayHigh 48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 39°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 15 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 43°F
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance T-storms
Wind SSW 7 to 13 mph
- Monday NightLow 33°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 6 mph
- TuesdayHigh 36°F
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance T-storms
Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wind SW 5 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 29°F
Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wind W 5 mph
- WednesdayHigh 36°F
Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wind W 3 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 29°F
Chance Snow Showers
Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wind W 2 mph
- ThursdayHigh 43°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wind W 0 to 3 mph
- Thursday NightLow 30°F
Mostly Clear
Wind WNW 2 mph
- FridayHigh 48°F
Sunny
Wind SW 3 mph
- Friday NightLow 34°F
Clear
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- SaturdayHigh 51°F
Sunny
Wind SW 5 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official first-timer guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official terrain park guide (opens in a new tab)
- Winter operations and night riding (opens in a new tab)
Ride Brighton with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Brighton with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Utah mountains and riding meetups.