Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Overall the avalanche danger is generally LOW and normal caution exists. You may encounter small sensitive wind drifts at mid and upper elevations and loose-dry snow (sluffing) within the steepest terrain on wind-protected north-facing aspects. Continue to maintain normal safe travel protocols of only exposing one person at a time to avalanche terrain. If you were to trigger a slide, your only hope of surviving will be having partners watching you from a safe location.
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Recent Activity
No backcountry avalanches were reported though observers have tested wind drifted terrain with no results. We've received a number of excellent observations lately (thank you!) and they can be found HERE>
A common theme from these observations is the few inches of snow at the surface has weakened and turned to facets and surface hoar (photo Jonathan Melton). The weak snow at the surface is currently providing soft travel and riding conditions, but it may be a weak layer with any future storms.
Snow and Weather
Another dry cold front is upon us and temperatures have dipped into the single digits and low teens. Skies, unfortunately, are clear. Winds are generally light to moderate from the northwest. Winds will continue to veer to the north and northeast today.
Riding conditions are best in the mid-elevation sun and wind protected terrain. Extensive wind damage exists up high (Brian Smith photo) and a supportable rain crust (capped with a little dust) exists down low.
We'll have sunny skies through the weekend, with temps warming again into the upper 20s and low 30s.
The weather models have long hinted at a pattern change as we move into February. It does appear that a storm arrives from the northwest Monday night and we should have a better handle of its progression in the coming days.
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.