Uintas

Today, you'll find LOW avalanche danger and human triggered avalanches are unlikely on all aspects and elevations. Sure, most terrain is good to go... but remember, if you're stepping into a big, committing line take a minute and think about the consequences of triggering even a small avalanche that could knock you off your feet and instantly ruin your day.

No significant avalanche activity to report

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NOWCAST-

As some slept and others worked, a dry cold front slid through the region and temperatures cratered into negative territory overnight. Current ridgetop temperatures register at -2 degrees and with westerly winds blowing in the teens, windchill clocks in at -23 degrees... ouch. Riding and turning conditions are a mixed bag, but somewhere in between the old tracks and varying degrees of suncrust and wind funk, you can still find swaths of soft snow on mid elevation shady slopes.

FORECAST-

Expect clear skies with temperatures barely cracking into the teens and low 20's. Winds calm down, remaining light and northwesterly, blowing 10-20 mph near the high peaks. Overnight lows crash to near zero degrees.

FUTURECAST-

A slightly stronger, yet still moisture starved system is on tap for Wednesday, bringing the chance for a few snow showers, but not much in the way of accumulating snow.

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While we're waiting patiently for winter to return from its hiatus, take a few minutes and visit one of our beacon parks and test your rescue skills. Ted installed a Beacon Basin at the Bear River Trailhead and there's another park found at the northeast corner of the Nobletts Trailhead.

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The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated by 07:00 Wednesday February 2nd.

Before it gets too crazy, now is the time to book an avalanche awareness presentation for your group, club, or posse. You can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

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.