Uintas

Merry Christmas! Today the avalanche danger is LOW and human triggered avalanches are unlikely. There could be a few shallow slabs of wind drifted snow to watch for at upper elevations. Otherwise tread lightly as the snowpack is still thin and barely covering rocks, logs, and stumps.

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No avalanches have been reported in the Uintas. There have been just a few small wind slabs triggered by ski patrols in the Wasatch. Trip reports and the latest observations are found HERE.

This morning temperatures are in the single digits F except around Strawberry Reservoir where it's in the negative single digits F. Winds continue from the north averaging 10-25 mph gusting to 30 at higher elevations and much calmer at lower elevations.

Today will be mostly sunny and cold again with temperatures only in the teens F. North winds will continue and fortunately not be too strong except at higher elevations.

This week a series of ridges of high pressure will keep the weather dry and bring warmer temperatures. A few clouds may pass over northern Utah but no snow is expected until possibly next weekend.

Generally there's about two feet of snow in the Uintas although you can find a few places at upper elevations with closer to three feet. There are three basic layers in the snowpack seen in the photo below with a few inches on top from Saturday's storm.

Photo below of the snow at Gold Hill, 2 feet deep, NW facing at 9800 ft from Tuesday, Dec 19.

Craig upgraded the Uinta weather station network this summer and all that real-time info is found HERE. Simply click on "western Uinta" tab and then "weather stations" tab.

We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. So... if you see something, say something. You can reach me directly at [email protected] or 801-231-2170.

Also, if you're looking for more avy education opportunities for yourself, your crew, or your club please don't hesitate to reach out to me and we'll find a presentation, class, or clinic for ya!

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Issued at 0700 on Monday, December 25th this forecast will be updated by 0700 Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

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.