Provo
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The snowpack is generally stable and the avalanche danger is Low. Two concerns are (1) sluffing in the snow at the surface in steep northerly terrain, and (2) isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed terrain at the upper elevations.
Risk is inherent in mountain travel; getting caught in a small avalanche could have serious consequences in steep, rocky terrain.
Snow and Weather
Temperatures this morning range through the teens and winds are from the north and have increased overnight. At mid elevations, winds are less than 10 mph with gusts in the 20's. Along exposed upper-elevation ridges, winds average in the 20's with gusts around 50 mph. Skies are ...... clear.
For today, temperatures will rise into the 20's and low 30's F with northerly winds averaging less than 10 mph with gusts in the 20's at mid elevations and in the 20's with gusts in the 40's mph at upper elevations. Winds will be strongest this morning and decrease during the afternoon. Abundant sunshine.
Recent Activity
No new avalanche activity was reported. Great observation from Andy Paradis (with Chad and Emily Brackelsberg) from Cascade Ridge on Sunday. You can find all the backcountry observations HERE.
Special Announcement
Thanks to the generous support of our local resorts and Ski Utah, discount lift tickets are now available. Support the UAC while you ski at the resorts this season. Tickets are available here.
General Announcements
Who's up for some free avalanche training? Get a refresher, become better prepared for an upcoming avalanche class, or just boost your skills. Go to https://learn.kbyg.org/ and scroll down to Step 2 for a series of interactive online avalanche courses produced by the UAC.
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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.