Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW and avalanche conditions are generally safe. Watch for isolated pockets of fresh wind drifts on all aspects at the mid and upper elevations as well as wet, loose avalanches on aspects facing east/south/west as well as low and mid-elevation northerly aspects.
Recent Activity
No backcountry avalanches were reported from Thursday.
Snow and Weather
A dry cold front moved through the region overnight, dropping temperatures into the teens and 20's F and elevating northerly wind speeds. At mid-elevations winds are averaging in the teens with gusts in the 30's mph, while atop Mt. Ogden winds are averaging in the 30's with gusts in the 40's mph.
Fortunately, wind speeds are forecasted to diminish today, to more reasonable speeds averaging in the teens with gusts in the 20's. Temperatures will rebound and rise above freezing, generally in the 30's and possibly low 40's F. Skies will be clear with strong sunshine.
For this upcoming weekend, skies will be clear with moderate winds from the northwest. Temperatures will be warmer on Saturday, with another windy and dry cold front Saturday night, with much cooler temperatures forecasted for Sunday. There is a possibility of a return to a more active storm pattern setting up by mid-week.
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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.