Uintas

Today's avalanche hazard is pretty straightforward and easily managed with terrain choices-

While the avalanche danger is generally LOW across the range, there are isolated places where you could trigger an old wind drift, especially in steep, rocky terrain above treeline in the wind zone. And here's something to consider... if you're getting into steep, technical terrain, even a small slide can knock you off your ride, slam you into a tree, and throw a curve ball at your day.

Also, the snowpack is locked in place and the danger of wet avalanches should remain in the LOW category. However, if the snow you're riding on becomes damp or unsupportable, simply switch to a cooler aspect.

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Currently-

An unseasonably cool northerly flow over the region allowed temperatures to crash to near zero overnight, where they remain early this morning. Northwest winds mellowed somewhat since yesterday morning at this time, but still add a bite to the air as they blow 20-40 mph along the high peaks. With an inch or two of new snow in the past 24 hours, riding and turning conditions are still a bit rugged this morning and if you're looking for soft snow, mid elevation, wind sheltered terrain is your ticket... or, swing over to south facing slopes and you'll find the snow surface softening by late morning.

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For today-

Look for partly cloudy skies with continued cool temperatures that barely crack out of the low 20's. Northwest winds are gonna be a nuisance along the high peaks where they'll blow in the 30's and 40's. A scattered snow shower or two slides across the region late today.

Futurecast-

A change in the weather is slated from Wednesday and beyond, as a slightly warmer, moist pattern sets up for the end of the work week. Details are still being sifted through, but I'm cautiously optimistic a 3"-6" reset in on tap for Wednesday night and Thursday.

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Gain a little elevation and you're rewarded with a fat, white snowpack and plenty of riding options.

Sunday April 19th will be the last of the regularly scheduled Uinta forecasts.

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The information in this forecast expires in 24 hours, but will be updated by 7:00 AM Wednesday Apr. 15th.

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In the mean-time, if you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170

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