Ogden
Peligro de aludes
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
Lo esencial
The avalanche danger is Low and normal caution is advised. Watch for (1) cornice falls on upper-elevation aspects facing east with large cornices overhead, (2) wet snow avalanche activity on aspects facing east, through south, and west as the snow surface warms today, and (3) isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed, upper-elevation terrain.
Pay attention to changing springtime conditions and evaluate terrain carefully.
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Recent Activity
Drew was in the Snowbasin periphery on Thursday with Snowbasin patroller Jon Hall and Powder Mountain snow safety Nichole Dye where they witnessed an avalanche from a cornice fall (photo below). You can read his full observation here.
This makes three avalanches triggered from cornice falls over the past three days, including Tuesday's avalanche in Middle Bowl Cirque (observation) and Wednesday's in the Sister's/Strawberry area (photo 1) (photo 2).
You can read all recent observations - including avalanches - from the Ogden mountains by going here.
Snow and Weather
Currently: Temperatures this morning range through the teens. Westerly winds - which have been moderate to strong over the past few days - are now very light, less than 10 mph. The skies are clear.
Today will be sunny with continued light winds out of the south, with gusts in the teens. Temperatures will rise into the upper 20's through mid 30's F.
Additional Info
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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.