Uintas

The danger rose suggests generally LOW avalanche danger and yes, this is the time of year to get after it. But remember... LOW avy danger ain't NO avy danger-

Even though human triggered avalanches are UNLIKELY, as we stretch our wings and consider bigger objectives, let's keep in mind that even a small avalanche can ruin our day if we get knocked off our feet in steep, technical, committing terrain.

No avalanches have been reported in the past 24 hours, though throughout the range a variety of wet-loose avalanches and failing cornices can be seen. Check out all travel obs, avalanches, and more from the eastern front and across the state, here!

Northeast and east aspects at 10,650' displaying signs of warming and wet snow activity.

With a full Pink Moon overhead, today Sunday, April 13th is the last of our regularly scheduled avalanche forecasts. Moving forward, we will issue updates when necessary and publish public observations until May 1st.

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Nowcast: Some of us slept and some of us worked as a dry cool front slid through northern Utah last night, producing temperatures in the upper 20's. Northwest winds blow 20-30 mph near the high peaks, whilst high clouds drifting through the Uinta zone play peek-a-boo with a big, bright, beautiful, full Pink Moon.

Forecast: Expect mostly sunny skies and more seasonal temperatures climbing into the mid 30's by dinnertime. Winds blowing from the west and northwest stay rather well-behaved and taper into the 20 mph range around sunrise.

Futurecast: The work week kicks off with mostly sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures climbing into the mid and upper 40's... more in line with reasonable averages for mid April. End of the week storminess might throw a reset our way, but forecast models are still on the fence on timing, strength, and overall delivery.

Travel and Riding Conditions: With a solid overnight refreeze I expect the corn crop is back on track. Look for mid elevation solars to start firing by about 9:00 with upper elevation terrain turning soft around mid morning. Kick off the harvest on southeast facing terrain and follow the sun clockwise around dial through the day, chasing natures Zamboni as a firm crop of maize softens with intense April sun.

Joseph working a southeast aspect at 10,500' early in the morning where stellar turning conditions were had. I expect the corn window is a bit wider today.

A huge shout out to Ski-Doo for getting us out into the hills to help us complete our work, and do a little product testing on the way! The Uinta's are a remote range, and snow machine is nearly the only way to get around. We could not do it without their support, machines, and stoke in our work and mission at the UAC -- You rock, Ski-Doo!

We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. In the meantime reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything in your travels! Contact us directly through the info below:

• Craig Gordon [email protected] 801-231-2170.
• Andrew Nassetta [email protected] 860-460-8142.

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. This forecast was issued on Sunday, April 13th at 03:00 AM and expires 24 hours after it was issued.