Provo
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Happy New Year. Today there is a LOW avalanche danger where natural and human triggered avalanches are unlikely except in isolated areas or extreme terrain.
Recent Activity
On Wednesday we had a report of a wind-drifted snow avalanche on Provo Peak which was triggered from the ridge. Read all the Observations HERE.
Snow and Weather
Under clear skies trailhead temperatures are in the mid to high 20's°F. Winds are blowing lightly at all mountain locations this morning. There was no new snow reported overnight and snow heights range from 1-3' with isolated areas holding close to 4' of snow. For today, winds will blow lightly from the south-southwest 5 gusting to 15 MPH. Skies will be mostly sunny, with temperatures 33-35°F. No new snow is expected today, with a pattern change and the chance of snow arriving later this week. Read the forecaster discussion from our partners at the National Weather Service HERE.
The graph below shows us the accumulated snowfall, total depth of snow, temperature, wind (as measured at Bunnells Ridge 8,800') and the daily Provo UAC Avalanche Forecast for the month of December.
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.