Avalanche forecast

Ogden

Issued Jan 23, 2020valid to Jan 24, 2020Utah Avalanche Center

Avalanche danger

Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline

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Highlights

Avalanche conditions are generally safe and the avalanche danger is LOW. Even though soft slabs of wind drifted snow should have mostly stabilized today, I'd still avoid slopes that have been freshly wind loaded.

Avalanche problems

Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Unlikely
Size
1
If you avoid areas with wind drifted snow, you'll avoid avalanches today. Look fresh slabs of wind drifted snow which appear rounded, smooth, and pillowly. Also, be aware of cross-loading when winds blow across a slope and load one side of it. Winds at the highest elevations should still be transporting some snow this morning which could keep a few wind slabs unstable this morning.

CORNICE: More snow and more strong winds yesterday continued to grow cornices. They often break much further back than expected, so be sure to give them a wide berth when traveling along the exposed ridgelines.

Special Announcement

We are very sad to report an avalanche fatality from Saturday above Farmington Canyon. An 18-year-old male snowmobiler was caught, fully buried and killed. The final report is available HERE. Our deepest condolences go out to the friends, family, rescuers, and everyone affected by this tragic accident.

Recent Activity

Yesterday, ski areas triggered isolated soft slabs of wind drifted snow only in steep terrain. These slabs were 6-8 inches deep.

Snow and Weather

No snow fell overnight, but most areas near Ogden received 4-5 inches since late Tuesday night.

Gusty winds yesterday eased some this morning and are generally blowing 5-10 mph and gusting 15-20 mph from the W and SW. Temperatures range from the low 20s F at upper elevations to near 30 degrees F at low elevations.

Under mostly cloudy skies today, a trace of snow could fall, and temperatures should warm into the upper 20s F at mid and upper elevations, and mid 30s F at low elevations. Winds should begin easing by this afternoon as a short lived ridge of high pressure moves over the area this afternoon and evening. Off and on snowfall will come through the weekend with mild temperatures and no major wind event.

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