Avalanche forecast

Uintas

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Avalanche danger

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline
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Highlights

Making up a small portion of terrain available to ride on today, in the wind zone, you'll find pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger. Human triggered avalanches are possible on steep wind drifted slopes, especially those on the leeward side of ridges, at and above treeline. And here's something to consider... if you're getting into steep, technical terrain, even a small slide can knock you off your ride, slam you into a tree, and throw a curve ball at your day.

Lose a little elevation, you lose the wind and encounter generally LOW avalanche danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1

    Follow the wind and you'll find the shallow wind slabs. Above is a 24 hour data grab from Lofty Lake Peak (11,186')

    Isolated to steep, leeward terrain in the wind zone, shallow fresh wind drifts will react to your additional weight. Not particularly widespread, but remember... if you're tagging steep, technical terrain, be aware that even a small slide could knock you off your feet and boss you around. So, the ticket to riding safely today is simply look for and avoid any fat, rounded piece of snow, especially if it sounds hollow like a drum.

Special Announcement

Save the date and bring a date! Please join me at Backcountry HQ in Park City, this Thursday March 12th, beginning at 6:30. I'll lead an interactive discussion on current Wasatch snowpack conditions, a recap of this season’s close calls and accidents, how to stay on the right side of the fracture line, and predictions for the rest of the season. It's a free gig, but space is limited and registration is required. Click here to reserve a space.

Recent Activity

No earth-shattering avalanche activity to report.

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Snow and Weather

Currently-

Clouds thickened overnight and light snow is falling with just an inch or two stacking up since about 10:00 last night. Southwesterly winds make more of a splash and they're cranking 30-60 mph along the high peaks. Currently, temperatures register in the low to mid 20's. Riding and turning conditions improved slightly overnight, but remain a bit hit or miss and are generally scratchy underfoot. Might be the kinda day to get some chores done, parlay the extra hour we gained at 2:00 AM, set your sights on a dusk patrol, and hit the snow late in the day.

Uinta weather network info is found here. Simply click on the Western Uinta tab.

For today-

Scattered snow showers continue through the day with a few more inches of snow piling up. High temperatures remain mild and in the upper 20's.Winds are gonna be a nuisance, humming along in the 40's and 50's near the high ridges.

Futurecast-

Expect another shot of moisture late tonight into Monday with clearing weather on tap for Tuesday into most of the upcoming week.

Additional Info

Ted buffed out the Bear River Trailhead Beacon Basin yesterday. Before heading out on the snow, take a minute, grab a partner and test your beacon skills.

General Announcements

The information in this forecast expires in 24 hours, but will be updated by 7:00 AM Monday Mar. 9th.

This forecast is updated daily by 7:00 AM.

In the mean-time, if you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170

This is a great time of year to schedule one of our free avy awareness presentations.

You can email me directly [email protected]

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