Uintas

LOW avalanche danger blankets the danger rose and human triggered avalanches are unlikely on all aspects and elevations. While most terrain is good to go... pump the brakes for a second or two if you're stepping into a big, committing line and think about the consequences of triggering even a small avalanche that could knock you off your feet and instantly ruin your day.

No significant avalanche activity to report

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NOWCAST-

A cold, continental airmass slid through the region overnight, delivering diesel-gelling, finger cracking temperatures averaging -10 degrees across the board. You might wanna delay working on your ridgetop weather stations where northerly winds blow in the 20's, creating windchill to -35 degrees... ouch. With just an inch or two of fresh snow falling in the past 24 hours, riding and turning conditions are a mixed bag but there are swaths or soft snow found in wind sheltered terrain.

FORECAST-

Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures struggling to reach into the single digits. Northerly winds blow in the 20's near the peaks and a passing snow flurry or two isn't out of the question. Overnight lows dip into the single digits.

FUTURECAST-

We can look forward to sunny skies and slow warming to round out the work week. A beautiful weekend is on tap.

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While we're waiting patiently for winter to return from its hiatus, take a few minutes and visit one of our beacon parks and test your rescue skills. Ted installed a Beacon Basin at the Bear River Trailhead and there's another park found at the northeast corner of the Nobletts Trailhead.

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The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated by 07:00 Friday February 4th.

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.