Lawinenlagebericht

Salt Lake

Veröffentlicht am Jan 31, 2020gültig bis Feb 1, 2020Utah Avalanche Center

Lawinengefahr

Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze

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Kernpunkte

The avalanche hazard is MODERATE at the upper elevations where isolated pockets of sensitive wind-drifted snow exist. At the low and mid-elevations, the hazard is LOW.

Although cool temperatures and gusty winds should keep the snow surface cool, wet, loose activity is possible at low elevations and on steep southerly aspects.

Lawinenprobleme

Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
2
Isolated pockets of sensitive fresh wind drifts can be found on all aspects at the upper elevations. Although these slides may not be very large, consider the consequences if you are caught in one of these slides in steep, rocky terrain. The rider caught in Thursday's avalanche on Mount Superior was fortunate to have come to a rest before being carried through a steep, rocky chute below.

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Recent Activity

A rider was caught and briefly carried on a southeast aspect on the south face of Mount Superior Thursday. Although the slide was not very large - 15" deep and 60' wide - it occurred in steep terrain and the rider was fortunate to avoid being carried further. (Observation)

Skier Rides in Mt. Superior, UT Avalanche on 1/30/20 from SnowBrains on Vimeo.

On Wednesday, an avalanche was triggered on a steep north aspect at 10,000' in Days Fork. This avalanche was 12-16" deep, 200' wide, and ran about 450' vertical. I visited this slide yesterday (observation) and found the weakness was a layer of preserved faceted snow underneath storm and wind-blown snow from this past week.

Snow and Weather

Currently, skies are clear and mountain temperatures are in the teens and low 20's F. After relaxing yesterday afternoon, winds have picked up overnight. Winds are out of the west/northwest, averaging in the teens and low 20's mph at the mid-elevations, and averaging in the 30's and 40's mph at 11,000' with gusts in the 50's mph.

For today, you can expect generally clear skies with occasional passing high clouds. Temperatures will be in the 20's and low 30's. Winds will be out of west/northwest and remain gusty through at least mid-day, especially at the upper elevations. At the mid-elevations, winds will average in the teens with gusts in the 20's. Along upper elevations ridges, winds will average in the 20's mph, with gusts in the 30's and 40's.

Our Week in Review - where will highlight significant snow and weather from this past week - is available HERE.

Additional Info

Temperatures will warm Saturday ahead, with temperatures at 10,000' reaching 40 F. If you are planning an adventure tour for Saturday, be sure to plan accordingly for wet activity on steep southerly faces and low elevations. Fortunately, the warming is brief as a strong cold front arrives later on Sunday bringing periods of heavy snow and very cold temperatures early in the week. The first week of February currently looks active!

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