Provo
Lawinengefahr
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Kernpunkte
The avalanche danger is Low and normal caution is advised. Watch for (1) wet snow avalanche activity on aspects facing east, through south, and west as the snow surface warms today, and (2) isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed, upper-elevation terrain.
Pay attention to changing springtime conditions and evaluate terrain carefully.
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Recent Activity
No avalanche activity reported from the Provo mountains on Thursday. Further north in the Salt Lake mountains, the only avalanche reported from Thursday was a small wind pocket in the Brighton Back Bowls on a northeast aspect at 10,300' (observation).
You can read all recent observations - including avalanches - here.
Snow and Weather
Currently: Temperatures this morning range through the teens. Westerly winds - which have been moderate to strong over the past few days - are now very light, less than 10 mph. The skies are clear.
Today will be sunny with continued light winds out of the south and west, with gusts in the teens. Temperatures will rise into the upper 20's through mid 30's F.
Additional Info
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.
General Announcements
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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.