Salt Lake
Lawinengefahr
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Kernpunkte
The snowpack is generally stable and the avalanche danger is LOW. Two concerns are (1) isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed terrain at the upper elevations, and (2) sluffing in the snow at the surface in steep northerly terrain.
Evaluate each slope and look for any signs of instability such as cracking in fresh wind drifts or loose faceted surface snow easily moving.
Risk is inherent in mountain travel; getting caught in even a small avalanche could have serious consequences in steep, rocky terrain.
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Recent Activity
No new avalanche activity was reported. You can find all the backcountry observations HERE.
Snow and Weather
This morning, under partly cloudy skies temperatures range through the upper teens and low 20s F, and winds are from the northwest and increased again overnight. At mid-elevations, winds are 10-20 mph with gusts in the 20's and 30's mph. Along exposed upper-elevation ridges, winds average in the '30s with gusts near 60 mph.
For today, temperatures will rise into the mid 30's F with northwesterly winds averaging 10-20 mph with gusts in the '30s at mid-elevations and in the 30's with gusts in the 50's mph at upper elevations. Winds will be strongest mid-morning and decrease during the afternoon. A brief break in the strong sunshine, with a day of partly cloudy skies.
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.