"As Utah's winter season has been anything but normal, Solitude Mountain is scaling back its parking reservations. On Fridays, you no longer need a reservation, and parking on those days is now free until the end of the season. Importantly, while paid parking and reservations are no longer required on Friday, they are still required for Saturday and Sunday. If you plan to hit Solitude over the weekends, you should still plan ahead to reserve a spot."
"During storm cycles, the drive can get slow due to heavy traffic. Dubbed the famous "red snake" for the taillights on the backs of cars heading up or down the canyon, drivers are frequently held up by car accidents or road closures during storm days. Weekend parking reservations began in December 2023. The hope was to combat traffic congestion, encourage carpooling, and avoid cars being turned away when lots are full."
"Solitude Mountain in Big Cottonwood Canyon has reported 131 inches of snowfall as of February 5. The resort averages 500 inches of snowfall per season. The current snowpack is roughly 60% of normal for this far into the season. Although there is still time for significant storms to deliver and pump up the snow total, it's unlikely the resort will reach its average this season."
Solitude Mountain is waiving Friday parking reservations and fees for the remainder of the season while retaining paid reservations for Saturdays and Sundays. The resort is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon where storm cycles often slow traffic and create the so-called "red snake" of taillights. Weekend parking reservations began in December 2023 to reduce congestion, encourage carpooling, and prevent lots from filling. Solitude has recorded 131 inches of snow as of February 5, about 60% of the typical snowpack and well below the 500-inch seasonal average. Forecasts project up to 21 inches in the next 10 days, and snowpack provides about 95% of Utah's water supply.
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