Salt Lake
Peligro de aludes
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
Lo esencial
The snowpack is generally stable and the avalanche danger is Low. Two concerns are (1) sluffing in the snow at the surface in steep northerly terrain, and (2) isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed terrain at the upper elevations.
Risk is inherent in mountain travel; getting caught in a small avalanche could have serious consequences in steep, rocky terrain.
Recent Activity
No new avalanche activity was reported. You can find all the backcountry observations HERE.
Snow and Weather
Temperatures this morning range through the teens and winds are from the north and have increased overnight. At mid elevations, winds are less than 10 mph with gusts in the 20's. Along exposed upper-elevation ridges, winds average in the 20's with gusts around 50 mph. Skies are ...... clear.
For today, temperatures will rise into the 20's and low 30's F with northerly winds averaging less than 10 mph with gusts in the 20's at mid elevations and in the 20's with gusts in the 40's mph at upper elevations. Winds will be strongest this morning and decrease during the afternoon. Abundant sunshine.
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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.