Boletín de aludes

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Lo esencial

You'd be hard pressed to trigger an avalanche today, because let's face it... there's hardly enough snow to move around on. However, a few old wind drifts on the leeward side of the highest terrain may react to our additional weight. And remember... even a small avalanche this time of year will reveal a myriad of season ending obstacles. So, if you're hiking, hunting, snowshoeing or out for a high elevation peak bagging circuit you'll want to look for and avoid any steep, wind drifted slope.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Unlikely
    Tamaño
    1

    Ted and I worked on one of our weather stations in upper Whitney Basin yesterday and then took time to stomp around and get a feel for the snow. And man... has it changed! Yup, our snowpack is beginning to feel the negative effects of the November dry spell as the endless string of clear, cool nights overtakes any warmth during the day. Unfortunately, the snowpack is taking a hard hit. In fact, on some high elevation shady slopes, the snow has grown so weak and sugary just moving around on it offers a challenge unto itself... sorta like wallowing in a sandbox. Not a problem now, but once it starts snowing again... heads up!

    Today's avy danger is pretty straight-forward and you'd really have to go out of your way to trigger a slide. The bad news is... even a small wind drift along the leeward side of an upper elevation ridge can easily knock you off your feet and take you for a nasty ride through rocks, deadfall, or stumps.

    And remember- just 'cause you can see it from the road doesn't means it's good to go. Our high mountain passes dump us off in avalanche terrain. I think about early season roadside attractions like Murdock Bowl off the Mirror Lake Highway or Wolf Creek Bowl near highway 35 and Wolf Creek Pass. Easy grabs... right? Even though it might not seem like there's enough snow to avalanche, today you'll want to avoid any steep, wind drifted slope.

Recent Activity

No recent avalanche activity to report.

Observations, trip reports, and avalanches found here.

Special Announcement

Looking for a basic avy awareness talk or maybe just a refresher? Well then, please join me along with Wasatch County Search and Rescue, 6:00 PM Friday December 3rd. All the deets are in the announcement above.

Snow and Weather

NOWCAST-

It's a beautiful morning in the mountains, where clear skies, light winds, and temperatures in the 30's await your arrival.

FORECAST-

Another round of spring-like days are on tap through the weekend with mostly sunny skies, light winds, and high temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 40's

FUTURECAST-

There's a hint of a storm materializing early next week. I'll keep you posted with a weekend update.

Peering into Chalk Creek from Windy Ridge... pretty lean for this time of year.

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General Announcements

The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated periodically this week.

I will update this forecast as conditions change and then once winter kicks you can expect the usual daily forecasts issued by 07:00... or perhaps earlier :)

Before it gets too crazy, now is the time to book an avalanche awareness presentation for your group, club, or posse. You can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

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.

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