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  • Wind Slabs

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    Right now about the only place you can get in trouble is in the high country where an actual snowpack exists. So, while the hazard is limited to upper elevation shady terrain, it's time to start thinking about avalanches and more importantly... the consequences of triggering a slide. Southerly winds howled Sunday and Monday, whipping up a few fresh drifts along the leeward side of the high ridgelines. Today you'll want to avoid any steep, wind drifted slope. Remember- even a small wind drift packs enough punch to knock you off your feet and may result in a season ending injury if you slam into a stump, rock, or deadfall barely hidden under the shallow snow.

General Announcements

I will update this forecast as conditions change and then once winter kicks you can expect the usual daily forecasts issued by 07:00... or perhaps earlier :)

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.

Special Announcement

And make sure to set some time aside on Nov. 9, 10, and 11 from 6:00-9:00 to join us for the 14th annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop (USAW).

Tuesday Nov. 9th 6:00-9:00 PM

Evaluating snow structure while integrating both new and old technologies to determine avalanche hazards. Register HERE

Wednesday Nov. 10th 6:00- 9:00 PM

Bridge, bombs, and blower: The snowpack and weather factors that led to underwhelming snowfall, yet devastating avalanche conditions during the 2020-2021 season. Register HERE

Thursday Nov. 11th 6:00- 9:00 PM

Decision-making and human interaction with a deceptively tricky snowpack. Register HERE

Recent Activity

On Sunday, a climber descending the saddle between Reid's Peak and Bald Mountain was caught and carried by fresh wind drift he and his group triggered. Fortunately, everyone is ok! More details found here.

Observations, trip reports, and avalanches found here.

Snow and Weather

A solid shot of moisture slid through the region overnight, delivering 6" of damp snow at the trailheads and about 10" in the high country. Temperatures began a downward slide around dinnertime and currently rest in the low 20's. Winds are light and variable, blowing 5-15 mph along the high ridges. It's really lean out there and settled snow depths hover right around a foot.

Above is a 24 hour data dump from Windy Peak, elevation 10,662'

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