Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Overall, the avalanche danger is LOW, and normal caution is advised. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely, watch for unstable snow in isolated or extreme terrain.
Slightly cooler temperatures compared to yesterday and strong winds should keep wet snow problems at bay. However, solar radiation, whether from brief periods of strong sunshine or from greenhouse effects where heat is trapped beneath thin cloud cover, may increase the potential for wet loose avalanches on east, south, and west-facing slopes, where the danger could rise to MODERATE.
Practice safe travel protocol and keep an eye out for damp snow and roller balls, which are signs to head for shadier slopes.
Forecast reviewed and approved by Nikki Champion
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Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported to the UAC yesterday in the Ogden mountains. Evidence of a wet-loose avalanche cycle from the weekend is prevalent in the mountains, as noted by Derek DeBruin in his observation from Saturday.
Snow and Weather
This morning, the skies are partly cloudy, and mountain temperatures range from 35 to 45 °F. Strong winds entered the region yesterday evening and have been blowing from the West at 25 to 45 mph at the upper elevations, gusting to 55 mph. Along mid-elevation ridgelines, western winds have been blowing 15-20 mph. No new snow has fallen since April 3.
For today, expect partly cloudy skies with slightly cooler temperatures than yesterday, warming to the mid 40s °F. West winds along upper-elevation ridgelines will remain steady at 20-30 mph, with mid-elevation winds blowing 15-20 mph.
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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.