Uintas

The avalanche danger is generally LOW and greatest threat right now is slamming into a tree stump or deadfall hidden under the thin facade of an early season snowpack.

No new avalanche activity to report, but there's just enough snow to ride and of course, enough snow to slide. And remember- even a small avalanche this time of year will instantly end your season if you slam into a rock, or stump, or get raked through deadfall. But that doesn't mean you can't ride, you just need to tone it down a few notches. As a matter of fact, you can still have a blast on lower angle terrain.

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Please visit this website with information about Responsible Winter Recreation by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation

Nowcast-

A weak cold front slid through the region overnight, producing a couple traces of snow and cooler temperatures. Under mostly cloudy skies, temperatures are in the mid 20's and low 30's and westerly winds blow 10-20 mph along the high ridges.

Forecast-

Skies clear as the day progresses, winds remain reasonable, and high temperatures don't climb much from where we're at this morning.

Futurecast-

Another weak storm is slated on Friday, with high pressure building for the weekend. A glimmer of hope for a stronger system is on the horizon for mid, next week.

Our shallow snowpack has some body and Ted noted, "Although the snow pack is generally around two feet deep, more up higher, the conditions are looking good. I found some old late October snow near the ground that looked weak and sugary, but it was damp and I could make a snow ball with it."

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Click here and then on the "western Uinta" tab for western Uinta specific, weather station network.

I'll update this information as conditions warrant and the snowpack develops. Once we get rolling and winter gets going in earnest, you can expect detailed daily avalanche advisories updated by 7:00 AM.

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Information on outdoor recreation - The State of Utah created this webpage with information about recreating on both state and federal public lands during the current health crisis.

Skiing and riding at closed ski resorts - Some resorts allow access now, and some do not. Please check HERE for the latest info on ski area access.

New to the backcountry (including riding at closed resorts) - Watch the award-winning, 15 minute Know Before You Go video, or take the 5-part, free online-learning series.

If you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

The information in this forecast is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content.