Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Remember that risk is inherent in mountain travel.
Watch for fresh slabs of wind drifted snow. These wind slabs will be generally shallow and isolated to terrain features that allow for drifting snow to accumulate. In sun and wind-sheltered zones, the new snow could lead to shallow soft slab avalanches or minor sluffing on the steepest slopes today.
If the strong March sun does end up coming out today - the avalanche danger could quickly rise to MODERATE on all steep southerly aspects. Pay attention to changing conditions - rollerballs are the first sign that the snow is becoming unstable.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches reported in the backcountry yesterday.
Read what people are finding under Observations and Avalanches.
Snow and Weather
This morning, skies are broken. Mountain temperatures are in the mid to upper-20s F. The overnight winds have continued to increase and transitioned to Northelry. Currently, the winds are averaging 15-25 mph, with gusts near 60 mph at upper elevations.
Today, we could get a final inch of new snow before the snow showers clear out this morning and high pressure begins to build over the area. Winds will continue to increase into the afternoon and temperatures should warm into the mid-20s F and low 30s F. The wind speeds will average 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph at upper elevations.
Total snow amounts have reached somewhere between 2-6" since Wednesday. Overall, riding conditions have improved greatly. You will find the best riding on aspects that have not been impacted by any solar, and therefore will not hold the firm riding surface from Wednesday afternoon.
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.