Skyline
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
No big change in conditions. The avalanche danger on the Manti Skyline remains generally LOW.
The only real concern is if you were to trigger a wind drift and it knocked you down into rocks/cliffs/trees.
Wind slabs that may release on a person seem far and few between but don't let your guard down especially if you're getting into committing terrain.
Snow and Weather
Current Conditions
Northwest wind was slightly breezy along the higher ridges on Tuesday although quite tolerable if you were standing on a peak. They increased a little bit overnight but still are in the moderate speed range. Temperatures on Tuesday didn't warm as much as Monday and highs were in the mid 30s. They dropped down into the low 20s overnight. Crusts and wind board scatter the landscape on the snow surface but areas of soft re-crystalized powder can still be found in untracked areas.
Mountain Weather
We'll see a few clouds today but with plenty of sun also. High temperatures will be around 30˚F. Northwest wind will stay in the moderate speed category. The weather forecast looks the same through the weekend. Looking at the extended forecast this morning, I would say that the weather pattern looks more active starting next week than it has over the last few weeks. There are hints of storms moving through the western US. How they will affect our area remains to be seen. Weather models are really back and forth about how much moisture we'll see through Feb 24.
Additional Info
General Announcements
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.