Provo

The avalanche danger is MODERATE at the upper elevations for triggering a wind slab avalanche that could be 1-2 feet deep and up to 100 feet wide, and in some terrain, it could be wider. Human triggered avalanches are possible. At elevations below, 9,500' the avalanche danger is LOW, and Normal Caution is advised. As the sun warms the sunny aspects today, we could see rollerballs and small wet loose avalanches by late afternoon. If you're on steep sunny slopes and see rollerballs and snow cascading down the mountain, it's time to get out of there. Change your aspect to a colder and shadier slope.

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ATTENTION SPLITBOARDERS: Join Black Diamond (BD) along with Cardiff Snowcraft this Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at their BD Trolly Square location for a presentation from BD and Cardiff athlete Bjorn Leines about splitboarding in the Wasatch. Trent Meisenheimer will take a look into avalanche forecasting and how we forecast at the Utah Avalanche Center. The first 40 people end up with a free t-shirt, and they will be giving away a limited edition Black Diamond Goat Carbon splitboard. See you there!

None. However, in the Wasatch yesterday, there were two reported wind slab avalanches in the backcountry. One was in Cardiff Fork on a north-facing slope at 10,000'. The second one was on Kessler Peak, also at 10,000'. Both of these avalanches failed above the February 7th crust and were 10-12 inches deep and about 30 feet wide.

Photo: Wind slab avalanche triggered with a slope cut by Mark White.

It will be another sunny and stunning day to be in the mountains. Mountain temperatures are currently influenced by a strong temperature inversion this morning with Aspen Grove (6,900') reading -2°F and the top of Hidden Peak (11,000') reading 18°F. Winds have an easterly component due to a surface pressure gradient and easterly winds aloft. However, those dreaded east winds are only blowing 5-10 mph along the upper elevation terrain and are not forecasted to increase throughout the day. For today, we can expect plenty of sunshine and light winds with temperatures climbing into the low 30's °F at 9,000'.

As a closed low sits off the coast of California, we will see an increase in temperatures and southerly winds for the next few days. The models are not in total agreement on where this storm ends up. Although, it's looking like a good storm for central and southern Utah with the possibility of a good shot of snow for Provo. Stay tuned

The snow surface remains excellent in terrain that is protected from the wind and sun. On the sunny aspects, you can expect to find a crust and less desirable snow.

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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.

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