Provo
Lawinengefahr
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Kernpunkte
Today the avalanche danger is LOW. There may be a few isolated drifts that could produce a very small avalanche, but the main hazard remains hitting rocks, stumps, and other obstacles because the snowpack is so shallow.
Recent Activity
No avalanches have been reported.
Snow and Weather
Yesterday: Yesterday 2-4 inches of snow fell in addition to about an inch of snow the day before.
Currently: Skies cleared overnight and temperatures dropped into the single digits F this morning. Winds are averaging 10-15 mph from the northwest.
Today: Temperatures will warm into the mid 20s F under partly cloudy skies. More clouds will arrive later today ahead of the next storm. Winds should increase some around midday and blow from the west and southwest.
Snowfall should return around midnight and continue through most of Monday. Because it will remain cold and should snow most of day, snow totals could be 6-12 inches. Tuesday and Wednesday should be mostly dry followed by more snow on Thursday.
Additional Info
Weeks of dry weather and clear, cold skies have weakened and faceted the snowpack on nearly all slopes at mid and upper elevations. The only exceptions are slopes facing due south that received direct sunshine. Even the slightest aspect change away from due south means that the snowpack is very faceted. South facing slopes with the slightest bit of shade from trees or other terrain features will have faceted snow as well.
What does this mean? Slab avalanches require 4 ingredients - slab, weak layer, steep slope, and a trigger. The old snow is the weak layer. Snow falling in coming weeks will become the slab. We are the trigger. There is no doubt that avalanches will start happening as more snow comes. The main strategy to avoid avalanches will be to avoid riding on slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Watch the video below from a field day Drew had on Mt Timpanogos last week.
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.