Salt Lake
Lawinengefahr
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Kernpunkte
Today the avalanche danger is LOW and avalanche conditions are generally safe. There could be a few isolated slabs of wind drifted snow from yesterday's northeast winds that could produce very small avalanches which would only be an issue in extreme terrain.
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Recent Activity
Yesterday ski patrols and guides reported just a few shallow slabs of wind drifted snow that produced avalanches. These wind slabs were mostly shallow, small, and stubborn. Check out Bruce Tremper's good observation from Mineral Fork describing the effect of these winds.
Snow and Weather
Yesterday's easterly winds moved some snow around but didn't make widespread slabs of wind drifted snow that would avalanche. In some places riding conditions were wrecked while in others the snow remained soft and ridable. Southerly facing slopes warmed enough to make the snow damp and they should have an ice crust this morning.
This morning temperatures are in the low teens F. Overall, winds are generally light. At ridgelines, they are blowing 10 mph and gusting to 15 mph from the southwest.
Today lightsnowfall should start mid to late morning. Winds will continue from the southwest and may increase a little. Temperatures will climb into the low 20s F. At lower elevations near trailheads, temperatures may only reach about 30 degrees F. During the day 2-4 inches of snow should accumulate with a similar amount falling tonight and a little more tomorrow.
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.